VTE refers to abnormal coagulation of deep vein blood, which partially or completely blocks the lumen, easily occurs in lower limbs, and 50% is easy to fall off, causing pulmonary thrombosis. Including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE), it is the third most common cardiovascular disease after myocardial infarction and stroke, and it is also one of the preventable causes of death in hospitals.
The swelling and pain of the affected limb are the most common clinical manifestations of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Patients have thrombosis related to peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), unequal arm circumference of both upper limbs, soreness and pain of the affected limb or limb dyskinesia; Patients with dyspnea, chest pain, cough and/or hemoptysis, cyanosis of mouth and lips, dysphoria, wheezing, moist rales or vascular murmurs should be alert to the occurrence of pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE).
High incidence population: over 40 years old; Obesity; Have a history of venous thrombosis; Surgery; Spinal cord injury; Acute infection; Standing for a long time; Lower extremity edema; Varicose veins; Central venous catheter insertion; Stay in bed for a long time; Pregnancy, etc.
VTE preventive nursing
Low risk: basic prevention
Medium risk: drug prevention and/or basic prevention.
High risk: combination of drug prevention and mechanical prevention.