Understanding patient assessment and treatment in deep vein thrombosis
No Thumbnail Available
Authors
Duffy, Sinead
Check for full-text access
Issue Date
2022
Type
Article
Language
Keywords
Alternative Title
Abstract
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) commonly develops in the deep veins of the legs, but it can potentially form in any part of the body. There are several risk factors associated with DVT including prolonged immobility, malignancy, recent surgery and family history. One of the main risks of DVT is that the thrombus that has formed in a vein may travel through the body and become lodged in the pulmonary system, causing a pulmonary embolism, which is life-threatening. In the UK, specialist services and diagnostic pathways have been developed to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of DVT, many of which are now nurse-led. This article uses a case study to outline the assessment of patients with suspected DVT and the treatment of patients with a confirmed diagnosis of DVT.
Description
Citation
Publisher
License
Journal
Nursing Standard
Volume
37
Issue
11