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Venous thromboembolism - reducing the risk (CG92) |
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venous thromboembolism
Fast, easy summary view of NICE guidance on 'venous thromboembolism'
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Reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) in patients admitted to hospital
This guidance is about the care and treatment of people who are at risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) while in hospital in the NHS in England and Wales.
The advice in the NICE guideline covers the care and treatment that should be offered to:
- all adults (aged 18 and over) who are admitted to hospital as inpatients (including those admitted for day-case procedures).
It does not cover the care and treatment that should be offered to:
- people under the age of 18
- people attending hospital as outpatients
- people attending emergency departments who are not admitted to hospital
- older people who are cared for at home or in residential care homes
- people who are immobile and are cared for at home or in residential care homes
- people who are admitted to hospital because they have a diagnosis or signs and symptoms of DVT or pulmonary embolism.
This is an update of advice on ‘Reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism in inpatients undergoing surgery’ that NICE produced in April 2007, and replaces it.
CG92 venous thromboembolism - reducing the risk replaces CG46 venous thromboembolism (surgical).
Costing tools relating to CG46 venous thromboembolism (surgical):
CG46 costing report-
Other information
- Venous thromboembolism prevention quality standard
- CG92 Venous thromboembolism - reducing the risk: guidance (web format)
NICE Pathways
This guidance has been incorporated into the following NICE Pathways, along with other related guidance and products.
Visit the NICE Pathway: venous thromboembolism
How this guidance was produced
Background information
This page was last updated: 09 February 2012
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Guideline formats
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Implementation tools and resources
- Audit support
- Baseline assessment tool
- Slide set
- Online learning resource (Kings Thrombosis Centre)
- Online learning resource (Royal College of Nursing)
- CG92 Venous thromboembolism - reducing the risk: online educational tool
- CG92 Venous thromboembolism - reducing the risk: guide to resources
See this guidance in practice
Patient
The summary of the key recommendations in the guidance written for patients, carers and those with little medical knowledge and may be used in local patient information leaflets.
Quick Reference Guide
The quick reference guide presents recommendations for health professionals
NICE Guideline
The published NICE clinical guideline, contains the recommendations for health professionals and NHS bodies.
Full Guideline
The published full clinical guideline for specialists with background, evidence, recommendations and methods used.
