VTE Prevention Guideline
This guideline provides recommendations for prevention of VTE in adult patients admitted to Australian hospitals in the following categories.
* patients undergoing surgery including orthopaedic, major general, major gynaecological, urological, cardiothoracic, vascular and neurosurgery
* patients with acute medical illnesses, including myocardial infarction, stroke, and other medical conditions
* trauma patients
* cancer patients (with or without cancer treatment)
* women admitted during pregnancy and the puerperium.
Who should use this guideline?
This guideline is intended for doctors, nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals. It also provides useful information for consumers and those responsible for the quality and safety of healthcare.
How can I get a copy of this guideline?
Electronic copies of this guideline can be downloaded from NHMRC: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/nics/programs/vtp/prevention.htm
Printed copies of the guideline can be ordered by contacting National Mailing and Marketing by e-mail (health@nationalmailing.com.au) or by phoning (02) 6269 1080.
Implementation tools and resources to accompany this guideline
NICS is currently developing a suite of implementation tools and resources to support the recommendations in this guideline. These tools and resources are scheduled for release in 2010.