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DVT
conym5 - 08-07-09 19:57
A 68-year-old man is hospitalized with Diverticulitis and treated with intravenous antibiotics. His medical history is significant for a left hip replacement 8months ago, complicated by heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and subsequent deep venous thrombosis in his left popliteal vein. He takes no regular medications.Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in reducing this patient's risk for venous thromboembolism?
conym5 - 08-07-09 19:57
A 68-year-old man is hospitalized with Diverticulitis and treated with intravenous antibiotics. His medical history is significant for a left hip replacement 8months ago, complicated by heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and subsequent deep venous thrombosis in his left popliteal vein. He takes no regular medications.Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in reducing this patient's risk for venous thromboembolism?
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Re: DVT
conym5 - 08-08-09 10:02 bobby is correct
any patient in bed rest in the hospital for a long term period we should order Intermittent pneumatic compression stockings.
Pt had left hip replacement 8months ago, but it was complicated by heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
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Re: DVT babbu5508 - 07-07-10 13:17 My answer is: d.
as the patient is non-compliant to drugs and for long term, the best prophylactic measure is Intermittent pneumatic compression
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Re: DVT vikky1 - 09-29-10 04:51 My answer is: d.
all the other options can induce thrombocytopenia
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Re: DVT babbu5508 - 09-30-10 00:58 Intermittent pneumatic compression should be the plan for all hospitalised patients at high risk for thromboembolism..........
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