Evaluation of risk stratification and adherence to venous thromboembolism prophylaxis among hospitalized obstetric women: Retrospective case file review at East Jeddah Hospital during 2018–2019
Abstract:BACKGROUND:
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is associated with substantial mortality as well as morbidity and is largely preventable among hospitalized obstetric women. However, thromboprophylaxis is underutilized in most hospitalized patients.
OBJECTIVES:
To evaluate VTE risk and adherence to local thromboprophylaxis protocol among hospitalized pre- and postnatal women.
METHODS:
This retrospective study was conducted at East Jeddah Hospital, Je… Show more
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