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1. Electronic alerts to prevent venous thromboembolism among hospitalized patients | AHRQ Digital Healthcare Research: Informing Improvement in Care Quality, Safety, and Efficiency
   digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/health-it-costs-and-benefits-database/electronic-alerts-prevent-venous
   March 10, 2005 - Purpose of Study:  To assess the use of a computer alert program to encourage prophylaxis for deep vein … about a patient's risk of venal thromboembolism, which they were required to acknowledge and could then withhold … prophylaxis or on the same computer screen order prophylaxis with options that included graduated compression

2. An Ounce of Prevention | PSNet
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   April 10, 2024 - Despite detailed North American guidelines, VTE prophylaxis continues to be underutilized. … VTE prophylaxis recommendations differ for the various surgical settings ( Table ). … Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) is recommended as pharmacologic prophylaxis. … The physician was required to acknowledge the alert and could then withhold or order prophylaxis, including … Continue prophylaxis for 28-35 days after surgery.

3. Appendix B: Risk Assessment Models, Protocols, and Order Sets (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
   www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/vtguide/appb2.html
   January 01, 2020 - required __ VTE Prophylaxis Contraindicated, Reason: _______________________________ UMHS Enoxparin … IPC is offered as an option for primary prophylaxis for scores of 3-4, but IPC adherence is typically … of patients with scores ≥4 but patient not on prophylaxis. … Required physicians to acknowledge computer alert, and they could order or withhold prophylaxis at their … Captures VTE risk, and risk level is directly linked to appropriate choices for prophylaxis.

4. Appendix B: Risk Assessment Models, Protocols, and Order Sets (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
   www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/appb2.html
   January 01, 2020 - required __ VTE Prophylaxis Contraindicated, Reason: _______________________________ UMHS Enoxparin … IPC is offered as an option for primary prophylaxis for scores of 3-4, but IPC adherence is typically … of patients with scores ≥4 but patient not on prophylaxis. … Required physicians to acknowledge computer alert, and they could order or withhold prophylaxis at their … Captures VTE risk, and risk level is directly linked to appropriate choices for prophylaxis.

5. Appendix B: Risk Assessment Models, Protocols, and Order Sets (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
   www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/appb2.html
   January 01, 2020 - required __ VTE Prophylaxis Contraindicated, Reason: _______________________________ UMHS Enoxparin … IPC is offered as an option for primary prophylaxis for scores of 3-4, but IPC adherence is typically … of patients with scores ≥4 but patient not on prophylaxis. … Required physicians to acknowledge computer alert, and they could order or withhold prophylaxis at their … Captures VTE risk, and risk level is directly linked to appropriate choices for prophylaxis.

6. Appendix A: Tools and Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
   www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/vtguide/appa.html
   July 01, 2018 - duration prophylaxis?  … equate any prophylaxis with appropriate prophylaxis. … Does prophylaxis work? … Can we use mechanical prophylaxis as a sole agent for prophylaxis? … In nonsurgical patients at risk for VTE, pharmaco-prophylaxis is recommended over no prophylaxis, and

7. Appendix A: Tools and Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
   www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/appa.html
   July 01, 2018 - duration prophylaxis? … equate any prophylaxis with appropriate prophylaxis. … Does prophylaxis work? … Can we use mechanical prophylaxis as a sole agent for prophylaxis? … In nonsurgical patients at risk for VTE, pharmaco-prophylaxis is recommended over no prophylaxis, and

8. Appendix A: Tools and Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
   www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/appa.html
   July 01, 2018 - duration prophylaxis? … equate any prophylaxis with appropriate prophylaxis. … Does prophylaxis work? … Can we use mechanical prophylaxis as a sole agent for prophylaxis? … In nonsurgical patients at risk for VTE, pharmaco-prophylaxis is recommended over no prophylaxis, and

9. The wisdom and justice of not paying for "preventable complications." | PSNet
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   July 21, 2010 - January 12, 2011 Improved prophylaxis and decreased rates of preventable harm with the … use of a mandatory computerized clinical decision support tool for prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism

10. Appendix A: Tools and Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/appa.html
    July 01, 2018 - duration prophylaxis? … equate any prophylaxis with appropriate prophylaxis. … Does prophylaxis work? … Can we use mechanical prophylaxis as a sole agent for prophylaxis? … In nonsurgical patients at risk for VTE, pharmaco-prophylaxis is recommended over no prophylaxis, and

11. Appendix A: Tools and Resources | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/vtguide/appa.html
    July 01, 2018 - duration prophylaxis? … equate any prophylaxis with appropriate prophylaxis. … Does prophylaxis work? … Can we use mechanical prophylaxis as a sole agent for prophylaxis? … In nonsurgical patients at risk for VTE, pharmaco-prophylaxis is recommended over no prophylaxis, and

12. Venous Thromboembolism Safety Toolkit: A Systems Approach to Patient Safety (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-Zierler_81.pdf
    September 01, 2008 - The components are as follows: • VTE prophylaxis guidelines. • VTE risk assessment tool. … If a patient presents with contraindications to pharmacologic prophylaxis (e.g., heparin, warfarin), … mechanical prophylaxis—such as sequential compression devices or graduated compression stockings—is … by increasing provider knowledge about VTE prophylaxis. … Risk of and prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in hospital patients.

13. Venous Thromboembolism Safety Toolkit: A Systems Approach to Patient Safety (pdf file)
    ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-Zierler_81.pdf
    September 01, 2008 - The components are as follows: • VTE prophylaxis guidelines. • VTE risk assessment tool. … If a patient presents with contraindications to pharmacologic prophylaxis (e.g., heparin, warfarin), … mechanical prophylaxis—such as sequential compression devices or graduated compression stockings—is … by increasing provider knowledge about VTE prophylaxis. … Risk of and prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in hospital patients.

14. Comparative Effectiveness of Pharmacologic and Mechanical Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism Among Special Populations | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/vte-prophyalaxis/research-protocol
    January 12, 2012 - Dabigatran has the potential for off-label use for prophylaxis of VTE. … associated elevated risk of bleeding in patients with traumatic brain injury often leads physicians to withhold … Practice guidelines for deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis in burns. … Guidelines for deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis during laparoscopic surgery. … Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis. 7th ed.

15. Appendix A, Pt. 2 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/stpraapa2.html
    April 01, 2018 - ; and 1.6/1000 and 10/1000 for arthroscopies performed without antibiotic prophylaxis (Table 2). … The percentage of infections was 0.11% (1 in 933) in the group given antibiotic prophylaxis and 0.16% … (3 in 1847) in the group not given no such prophylaxis. … Encourage tobacco cessation (at minimum, abstain for at least 30 days before elective operation) Do not withhold … Cefazolin was the most commonly prescribed surgical prophylaxis followed by methicillin.

16. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/vte-prophyalaxis_research-protocol.pdf
    March 01, 2011 - Dabigatran has the potential for off-label use for prophylaxis of VTE. … associated elevated risk of bleeding in patients with traumatic brain injury often leads physicians to withhold … Practice guidelines for deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis in burns. … Guidelines for deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis during laparoscopic surgery. … Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis. 7th ed.

17. Anticoagulation: Held Too Long | PSNet
    psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/anticoagulation-held-too-long
    April 01, 2008 - For patients on OAC due to VTE, use of prophylaxis-dose anticoagulation may be an efficacious and safer … Strongly consider prophylaxis-dose anticoagulation postoperatively for patients anticoagulated for prior … Strongly consider prophylaxis-dose anticoagulation postoperatively for patients anticoagulated for prior … Health Outcomes March 29, 2023 Modes of failure in venous thromboembolism prophylaxis

18. Appendix A, Pt. 2 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/stpraapa2.html
    April 01, 2018 - ; and 1.6/1000 and 10/1000 for arthroscopies performed without antibiotic prophylaxis (Table 2). … The percentage of infections was 0.11% (1 in 933) in the group given antibiotic prophylaxis and 0.16% … (3 in 1847) in the group not given no such prophylaxis. … Encourage tobacco cessation (at minimum, abstain for at least 30 days before elective operation) Do not withhold … Cefazolin was the most commonly prescribed surgical prophylaxis followed by methicillin.

19. Appendix A, Pt. 2 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/research/findings/final-reports/stpra/stpraapa2.html
    April 01, 2018 - ; and 1.6/1000 and 10/1000 for arthroscopies performed without antibiotic prophylaxis (Table 2). … The percentage of infections was 0.11% (1 in 933) in the group given antibiotic prophylaxis and 0.16% … (3 in 1847) in the group not given no such prophylaxis. … Encourage tobacco cessation (at minimum, abstain for at least 30 days before elective operation) Do not withhold … Cefazolin was the most commonly prescribed surgical prophylaxis followed by methicillin.

20. Can an Academic Health Care System Overcome Barriers to Clinical Guideline Implementation? (pdf file)
    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol3/Quinn.pdf
    January 01, 2004 - The utilization of beta-blocker prophylaxis was abstracted from the medical records of surgical patients … Slow dissemination We observed a gradual increase in the use of perioperative beta-blocker prophylaxis … Patients who were started on perioperative beta-blocker prophylaxis were identified through progress … usually had no documentation as to whether beta-blocker prophylaxis was considered or contraindicated … Although beta-blocker prophylaxis was given immediately prior to and following surgery in most patients