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DVT (Risk factors (immobility (previous medical issues (CVA), Post-op…
DVT
Risk factors
immobility
Post-op procedures
pain
previous medical issues
CVA
genetic tendencies
injury to veins or surrounding tissues
smoking
pregnancy
symptoms
swelling
discoloration
leg pain
warmth
leg cramps
currently prevented with
increased fluid intake
anticoagulants
heparin
lovenox
Compression stockings
boost circulation in legs
prevent blood from pooling
diminish leg swelling
improve venous circulation
contraindications
diabetes
peripheral neuropathy
cellulitis
ischemia
Sequentional Compression Devices
imitates walking
works while immobile in bed
contraindicated in patients with previous DVT
treated with
anticoagulants
Warfarin
Coumadin
Thrombolytics
IVC filters
Risk for
Embolisms