Venous Thromboembolism
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Venous Thromboembolism
Venous Thromboembolism
Pelvic Fractures
Transfusion and Coagulation Therapy
Cervical Spine Trauma
Arterial Thrombosis
PSSAP 18
Transfusion and Coagulation Therapy- Based upon the guidelines for posttraumatic venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in children published by Landisch you recommend sequential compression devices (SCDs) until he is ambulatory and
 - Which of the following is indicated to minimize the risk of venous thromboembolism?
 - What modality should this patient have to help prevent VTE?
 
Practicing Surgeons' Curriculum
PSSAP 23
Vascular Malformations
Ulcerative Colitis
Trauma Articles of Interest
Splenic Disorders
Ovarian Torsion
PSSAP 22
Samir Pandya, MD
Crohn Disease
Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
PSSAP 19
Liver and Spleen Trauma
Portal Hypertension
Hepatectomy for Tumor
Intestinal Failure
Surgical Critical Care Articles of Interest
Hepatoblastoma
Crohn Disease
PSSAP 9
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Access
PSSAP 28
Outcomes and Evidence-based Practice Articles of Interest
Cultivating Safety
PSSAP 11- A seven year old male sustains a supracondylar fracture to his right elbow. He his initially seen in a rural community hospital and has a delayed transport to a center with pediatric orthopedic capabilities. He now presents 10 hours after his initial injury. The right forearm is tender and swollen with decreased distal sensation and absent distal pulses. Palpable pulses return after the fracture is successfully reduced. However, he continues to have paresthesias and decreased movement of his fingers and hand.
 - Failure to perform which of the following patient safety measures is most likely to have an adverse outcome?
 
Quality Improvement
PSSAP 17
Respiratory Care

