Effective prevention of thromboembolic complications in emergency surgery patients using a quality improvement approach.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of a multifaceted intervention based on industrial process improvement to identify and sustainably correct deficiencies in thromboprophylaxis delivery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are major causes of morbidity and mortal...

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Main Authors: Kreckler, S, Morgan, R, Catchpole, K, New, S, Handa, A, Collins, G, McCulloch, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013