By vgreene, 17 March, 2017 Combine mechanical + pharmacologic VTE prophylaxis (barring contraindications) for very high risk1 pt
By vgreene, 17 March, 2017 Use mechanical prophylaxis (graduated compression stockings/TED hose or pneumatic/BL sequential compression device) & document ambulation q shift
By vgreene, 17 March, 2017 Assess absolute contraindications to pharmacologic tx (spine surg; active hemorrhage; or w/in past mo hemorrhage d/t severe head/spinal cord trauma) & relative2 contraindications
By vgreene, 17 March, 2017 Reassess VTE risk level & contraindications: routinely, upon transfer, & pre-discharge
