Venousthromboembolisation (VTE) risk assessement and thromboprophylaxis in maternity (June 2019)

Summary

A significant fall in maternal death due to Venousthromboembolisation (VTE) followed the publication of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists guideline ‘Thromboprophylaxis’ in 2004. It is likely that the fall in deaths is the result of better recognition of at-risk women and widespread thromboprophylaxis.

All women should undergo a documented assessment of risk factors for VTE in early pregnancy or before pregnancy. All pregnant women should have a documented VTE risk assessment at the booking appointment whilst the comprehensive history is being taken.

Content

This guideline written by Mid and South Essex Hospitals is designed to help maternity staff to identify, counsel and put the women who need antenatal and postpartum thromboprophylaxis on the correct pathway of care.

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