VTE assessment and thromboprophylaxis

Question 1

If you have a patient who has cancer or on cancer treatment should be be given thromboprophylaxis?

Answer 1

YES

Question 2

If you have a patient who is over 60 should they be given thromboprophylaxis?

Answer 2

YES

Question 3

If you have a patient who is a critical care admission, should they be given thromboprophylaxis?

Answer 3

YES

Question 4

If you have a dehydrated patient, should be be given thromboprophylaxis?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

If you have a patient with known thrombophilia’s, should they be given thromboprophylaxis?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

If you have a patient who has a BMI over 30 kg/m2, should they be given thromboprophylaxis?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

If you have a patient who has one or more significant medical co-morbidities should they be given thromboprophylaxis?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

If you have a patient with history of VTE, should they be given thromboprophylaxis?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

If you have a patient on HRT, should they be given thromboprophylaxis?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

If you have a patient on oestrogen-containing cc therapy, should they be considered for thromboprophylaxis?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

If a patient has varicose veins with phlebitis, should they be considered for thromboprophylaxis?

Answer 11

Yes

Question 12

What does mechanical prophylaxis include?

Answer 12

Thick length graduated compression stockings, given from admission until pt is at usual levels of mobility

Question 13

What is pharmacological prophylaxis?

Answer 13

-LMWH (Dalteparin s/c 5000IU OD or enoxaparin 40mg OD)

Question 14

How many weeks would a patient who has had hip surgery require?

Answer 14

4 weeks injectable LMWH

Question 15

What type of patients would require thromboprophylaxis for a longer period of time?

Answer 15

Cancer patients