Essential Insights
Together, we can reduce HA-VTE
Check out evidence, best practices and a community of other clinicians to reduce HA-VTE.
VTE prevention guidelines
5 opportunities to improve VTE prevention with mechanical prophylaxis.
See the ins and outs of IPC
Learn which aspects of IPC sleeve & pump technology to consider.
Pregnant women, the risk of a blood clot is 4–5x
Many people don’t realize the increased blood clot risk during pregnancy. Be sure you know the facts.
March is DVT Awareness Month
Together, we can reduce DVT and help to save lives. Join us in the fight by exploring educational resources and spreading awareness within your clinical community.
HA-VTE leads to about 100,000 premature deaths annually,2 more than AIDS, breast cancer and car crashes combined.3
1 in 1000 pregnant women will have a blood clot
VTE awareness is important both during pregnancy and after delivery. To help decrease VTE incidence rates, several major health organizations have published treatment guidelines.
You are 4-5x more likely to have a blood clot if pregnant
For pregnant women, increased VTE risk makes assessment and preventative prophylaxis even more important.
Support the fight against VTE’s on World Thrombosis Day
On October 13, join us in proud support of World Thrombosis Day, a year-long campaign that focuses attention on thrombosis education.
Recent trial questions effectiveness of IPC in ICU
The PREVENT trial, published by NEJM, has led study authors to question the use of dual modality.
Just how far do patients need to walk?
Common misconceptions that can lead to higher VTE rates.