Objectives Despite the burden of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among surgical patients
on health systems in Australia, data on VTE incidence and its variation within Australia are …

Aims and objectives To measure adherence to a nurse‐led evidence‐based venous
thromboembolism prevention programme (intervention) compared to usual care in hip and …

Background Colorectal cancer surgery carries a high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE)
but the optimal duration of thromboprophylaxis is unknown. The cost‐effectiveness of …

Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant contributor to morbidity and
mortality in A ustralia. While there is well‐established evidence for the use of VTE …

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is probably the leading cause of death associated with
liposuction. It occurs most frequently with general anesthesia or heavy intravenous sedation …

Objectives Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis regimes frequently have a wide
variation in application. Nepean acute surgical unit was established in 2006 as a novel …

Background and objective: Hospital acquired venous thromboembolisms (VTEs) are
common and preventable. The Queensland Health VTE prophylaxis guidelines, developed …

Clinical guidelines are recommendations based on systematic identification and synthesis of
the best available scientific evidence. The National Health and Medical Research Council …

Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) represents a major public health problem in A
ustralia and worldwide, contributing to hundreds of thousands of deaths each year. Aim To …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is rare in children and young adolescents, and occurs
predominantly in those with congenital heart disease in whom guidelines exist for VTE …