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Implementing AORN Recommended Practices for Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis
One to two people per 1,000 are affected by deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism in the United States each year. Strategies for implementing the recommended practices include:
- a multidisciplinary approach to protocol development
- education and guidance for patient assessments and administering DVT prophylaxis
- appropriate resources and DVT prevention policy and procedure information readily available in the practice setting.
Hospital and ambulatory patient scenarios have been included as examples of appropriate execution of this recommended practice.
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