Short description Written primarily with nurses in mind, this book provides a comprehensive overview of venous thromboembolism. It explains what it is, symptoms to watch out for, how patients should be managed, and perhaps most importantly, how to prevent its development in those at risk. Although designed to be read as a whole, each chapter can be used as a reference to address specific queries enabling health professionals to develop a greater understanding of the condition to provide optimal patient care.
From the contents Contributors.
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
Chapter 1 What is VTE?
An Introduction.
The Scale of the Problem.
A Timeline of Our Understanding.
Chapter 2 Pathophysiology.
Anatomy of the Lower Limb Veins.
Virchow's Triad.
Venous Thrombus Formation.
The Coagulation Pathway.
Chapter 3 Risk Factors.
Introduction.
Risk Assessment.
Risk Factors.
Chapter 4 Prophylaxis.
Evidence for Prevention.
Methods of Prophylaxis.
Consensus Guideline Recommendations.
Chapter 5 Deep Vein Thrombosis.
Signs and Symptoms.
Differential Diagnosis.
Investigations.
Treatment.
Upper Extremity DVT.
Thrombosis in Children.
Chapter 6 Pulmonary Embolism.
Signs and Symptoms.
Investigations.
Treatment.
Chapter 7 Pharmacological Management of VTE.
Introduction.
Vitamin K Antagonists.
Unfractionated Heparin.
Low Molecular Weight Heparin.
Newer Anticoagulants.
Chapter 8 Nursing Interventions (Written by Lynda Bonner).
