Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis protocols at Brazilian hospitals - PROTEV Brazil.

Ana Thereza Cavalcanti Rocha Thiago Brito Pinheiro Paulo Roberto Sampaio Peixoto de Souza Marcos Arêas Marques

Published in: Jornal vascular brasileiro (2020)

This study provides an overview of implementation of VTESZ in Brazilian hospitals. Systematic risk assessment is not yet conducted for most patients. Recognition of various issues affecting the process may lead to new strategies for achieving adequate prophylaxis and safety of hospitalized patients.

Keyphrases

venous thromboembolism
risk assessment
healthcare
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
primary care
peritoneal dialysis
heavy metals
patient reported outcomes