Postoperative Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention

Authors

Jaidin DeGraw, Rochester Regional HealthFollow
Carrie Elliott, Rochester Regional HealthFollow
Cailey Jeffery, Rochester Regional HealthFollow
Melina Leone, Rochester Regional HealthFollow
Amber Mallory, Rochester Regional HealthFollow

Document Type

Poster

Department

Nursing

Abstract

The prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) remains a primary concern for providers. While prophylactic heparin has been routinely prescribed, other forms of prevention such as early ambulation and pneumatic compression are now being used. This project sought to identify which method of DVT prophylaxis is more effective in providing safe patient care and reducing hospital stay. Based on the literature that was reviewed, the use of dual prophylactic measures may be more beneficial than a single preventative measure. As always, more research is warranted.

Publication Date

11-3-2023

Comments

Jaidin DeGraw, Carrie Elliott, Cailey Jeffery, Melina Leone, Amber Mallory

Nurse Residency Program, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY

Recommended Citation

DeGraw, Jaidin; Elliott, Carrie; Jeffery, Cailey; Leone, Melina; and Mallory, Amber, "Postoperative Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention" (2023). Nursing Research and EBP Day 2023. 2.
https://scholar.rochesterregional.org/nursingresearchday_2023/2