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Understanding the prevalence of VTE
The more you know about it, the more you can do to prevent it. With the right actions, HA-VTE is often preventable.*
Articles
DVT Debunked: Who is at risk?
Learn which aspects of IPC sleeve & pump technology to consider.
Influencing patients to take action
Getting through to patients and families can sometimes be a matter of life or death, when it comes to VTE prevention.
How to make VTE a priority among nursing staff
Failing to prioritize VTE prevention leads to high rates of preventable events.
55-60% of all venous thromboembolism occurred as a result of hospital admission.1
History of DVT Awareness Month
The story of National DVT Awareness Month begins with unnecessary tragedy, but it offers hope too. Learn the history of the annual national effort to prevent the disease sometimes called the “silent killer”.
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.
What are the costs for major bleeding episodes
Major bleeding complicates patient care and increases cost. In fact, the estimated cost per DVT with major bleeding events is $11,000.
