A CLINICAL AUDIT ON VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM PROPHYLAXIS IN TERTIARY CARE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Abstract

 In recent decades, venous thromboembolism (VTE) has been acknowledged as a 
health issue that can be prevented. Among hospitalized patients, thromboembolism is a serious 
complication. Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) are more susceptible to thrombotic events 
because of supplementary risk factors like central catheters, mechanical ventilation, and 
immobilization. Aim: This study aims to assess the appropriateness of VTE prophylaxis practices 
in a medical ICU of a tertiary care hospital. The IMPROVE VTE RAM was compared with clinical 
judgment for any significant difference in the risk assessment.