학술논문

The Role of Interprofessional Practice in Sustainability of a Sequential Compression Devices Project
Document Type
Periodical
Source
MedSurg Nursing. Sept-Oct, 2020, Vol. 29 Issue 5, p315, 5 p.
Subject
Thromboembolism -- Prevention
Patient compliance -- Usage -- Health aspects
Sustainable development -- Health aspects -- Usage
Health
Language
English
ISSN
1092-0811
Abstract
Prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the responsibility of the interprofessional team. Adherence to use of sequential compression devices is a major component of the team effort to prevent VTEs.
In the hospital setting, venous thromboembolism (VTE) is one of the core measures the facility must meet for accreditation (The Joint Commission, 2020). Surgery, certain medications, prolonged immobilization, obesity, heart [...]