Meeting
Abstract Number: 145
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Chemoprophylaxis with subcutaneous heparin or low-molecular weight heparin is recommended for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention in appropriate medical patients. However, all doses are not always administered and the consequences are unclear. We sought to determine if there is a relationship between missed and/or refused doses and development of in-hospital VTEs. Methods: The study is […]
Abstract Number: 204
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Risk assessment for venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a part of every hospital admission. The workflow of who completes the assessment varies between hospitals, but often it is carried out by trainees. VTE risk assessment is further complicated by the variety of methods to identify those patients who are appropriate for chemoprophylaxis, mechanical prophylaxis, or […]