Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis practice and its association with outcomes in Australia and New Zealand burns patients.
Lincoln M TracyPeter A CameronYvonne SingerArul EarnestFiona WoodHeather ClelandBelinda J GabbePublished in: Burns & trauma (2021)
Variation in the use of VTE prophylaxis was observed between the units, and prophylaxis use was associated with a decrease in the odds of mortality. These findings provide an opportunity to engage with units to further explore differences in prophylaxis use and develop future best practice guidelines.
Keyphrases
- venous thromboembolism
- end stage renal disease
- primary care
- healthcare
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- ejection fraction
- direct oral anticoagulants
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- quality improvement
- cardiovascular events
- cardiovascular disease
- metabolic syndrome
- risk factors
- adipose tissue
- patient reported outcomes
- coronary artery disease