NOTE – This is an archive post from the NPC and has not been updated since first publication. Therefore, some hyperlinks may no longer be working. 06 September 2010 Introduction In July 2010, the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) issued its Rapid Response Report: Reducing treatment dose errors with low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs)1, making […]
Category Archives: Venous thromboembolism
NPC Archive Item: NICE publishes guidance on VTE prevention in adult patients in hospital
NOTE – This is an archive post from the NPC and has not been updated since first publication. Therefore, some hyperlinks may no longer be working. 8 February 2010 NICE has published new guidance which aims to reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients admitted to hospital, including day case patients. VTE includes […]