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Thursday, May 20, 2010

Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis: The role of the nurse in changing practice and saving lives.


Venous thromboembolism (VTE) predominantly afflicts surgical and medical patients in an acute hospital setting. Nurses who are committed to VTE risk assessment and prophylaxis have the ability to contribute significantly to the reduction of VTE and its subsequent complications. See the full article published in Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing online.

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