Preventing a Blood Clot in the Hospital - What you need to know
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2 page handout
Description:
This handout describes steps patients can take to prevent DVT while they are hospitalized inluding: moving around, taking medication and using devices such as Sequential Compression Devices, SCDs. Has illustrations
Keywords:
Blood clots, VTE prevention, Deep Vein Thrombosis, DVT prevention, Pulmonary Embolism, PE, Venous Thromboembolism, Pre-surgery, Pre-admission
Publication or Revision Year:
2013
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No
Writing Team Contact:
Amy Brant