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Prevent the preventable with IPC
Access a collection of clinical focus documents developed to support VTE prevention across different patient groups. Each document addressesspecific clinical contexts, helping healthcare professionals consider prevention strategies in relation to individual patient needs.
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Medical patients guide
Hospitalised medical patients often have multiple, cumulative VTE risk factors related to immobility and underlying conditions. This document highlights why this group is particularly vulnerable and outlines key prevention considerations.
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Patients with cancer guide
Cancer and its treatment are associated with an increased risk of VTE. This document explores risk factors, prevention challenges and key considerations for hospitalised patients with cancer.
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Critical care patients guide
Critical care patients often present with multiple and rapidly changing VTE risk factors related to illness, treatment and immobility. This document explores why patients in intensive care are at particularly high risk and highlights key prevention considerations in critical care settings.
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Obstetric patients guide
Pregnancy, delivery and the post partum period are associated with physiological changes that increase VTE risk. This document describes key risk factors and prevention considerations for obstetric patients.
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Gynaecology surgery patients guide
Patients undergoing gynaecology surgery may be at increased risk of VTE due to surgery, malignancy and hormone related factors. This document outlines relevant risk factors and prevention considerations in gynaecology surgey patients.
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Plastic surgery patients guide
Certain plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures are associated with an increased risk of VTE, particularly when additional risk factors are present. This document examines VTE risk factors and prevention considerations in plastic surgery patients.
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Stroke patients guide
Patients hospitalised after stroke are at increased risk of VTE due to immobility and neurological impairment. This document explores why stroke patients are particularly vulnerable and outlines key prevention considerations following stroke.
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Plus-size patients guide
Patients with obesity may have an increased risk of VTE related to surgery, immobility and altered venous flow. This document reviews risk factors and prevention considerations for plus-size patients.