DVT prophylaxis
Formal Definition
Preventive measures against deep vein thrombosis in hospitalized patients: anticoagulation (heparin/enoxaparin) and/or SCDs (sequential compression devices).
How It's Used on the Ward
"Don't forget DVT prophy" - a must-have for every inpatient.
Example
""All inpatients get DVT prophylaxis unless contraindicated. This patient is on therapeutic anticoagulation already, so SCDs only.""
Clinical Context
Forgetting DVT prophylaxis on admission is a classic medical student mistake and a patient safety issue. Make it automatic.
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