A pulmonary embolism (PE) and a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are typically the factors that lead to a condition known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), which is an abnormality. A pulmonary embolism, often known as PE for short, is a disorder in which a blood clot forms, breaks apart, and travels through the circulation to the lungs. This complication results in risk factors such as morbidity, resulting in an increased death rate. Patients who have undergone major surgery or suffered catastrophic injuries are occasionally at risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) (Site1). In addition, due to the ailment’s intricacy, patients diagnosed with VTE are required to take specialized medicine, resulting in more prolonged hospital admissions and extended stays in the critical care unit (CCU) (Senercal, 2015). Thus, this raises both the costs and the danger of mortality.
Discoloration of the skin, swelling of the veins, acute pain related to chest pain, ulcers, and shortness of breath are some symptoms that patients with VTE syndrome experience (Senercal, 2015; Long 2009). These problems worsen and develop a critical illness characterized by low blood pressure, poor blood circulation, and venous stasis. Since mechanical ventilation causes an increase in intrathoracic pressure, the velocity flow in the vena cava slows down, which results in venous stasis. Veins can become obstructed as a result. Trauma and endothelial damage can be caused by VTE disease, triggered by significant injuries or surgical procedures (Senercal, 2015).
Medical professionals utilize mechanical and pharmacological prevention methods to reduce the likelihood of a VTE occurring. Utilizing devices such as graded compression stockings (GCS) or intermittent pneumatic compression are mechanical approaches (IPC). Since they are anticoagulated, these methods are very user-friendly. Medical professionals use these gadgets to investigate the rate of bleeding experienced by patients. In addition, medical professionals make use of heparin as a prophylactic measure since it binds antithrombin, which speeds up the rate at which thrombin is deactivated. However, health care specialists encourage the use of low-dose UFH (LDUH) for exceptional circumstances of patients such as those with malignant tumors, benign tumors, or who are undergoing surgical procedures (Long, 2009; Senercal, 2015).
Medical professionals like nurses ideally administer prophylactic measures against venous thromboembolism (VTE). They do this by keeping a close eye on the patients to ensure they follow all the regulations regarding their medication. Nurses observe Patients and collect information on venous thromboembolism (VTE) and their reactions to medicinal thrombocytopenia and breeding that help them carry out efficacy analysis. However, the atmosphere and setting of the hospital can cause worry and anxiety in patients, mainly surgical patients; thus, this can create a risk of an increase in the number of VTE-related occurrences. Nurses carry out VTE prophylaxis orders, and patients are monitored for symptoms related to VTE, such as swelling, pain, and redness in the calf and legs. These allow nurses to ensure that patients can overcome this condition by encouraging ambulation that is appropriate for the patient’s condition (Long, 2009; O’Brien, 2013)
In addition, nurses ensure proper monitoring standards are implemented for patients in the preoperative and postoperative stages of care. They achieve this goal by generating and disseminating sufficient information. Nevertheless, nurse practitioners make it their business to ensure that both the patient and the caretakers completely adhere to the doctor’s prescription in terms of dosage, record keeping, proper storage, and other guidelines. (O’Brien, 2013; Senercal, 2015)
The complication of VTE poses a risk of death to the patient. Some of the symptoms associated with the condition are ulcers, hypertension, venous stasis, and hypoperfusion. Pharmacological and mechanical treatments, such as graduated compression stockings (GCS) or intermittent pneumatic compression, are used to lessen the symptoms of this condition (IPC). The methods are utilized by health care practitioners such as nurses to ascertain patients’ bleeding rates. These help the practitioners ascertain the VTE levels of patients, and if the patient is a victim, appropriate action can be taken. For example, providing information regarding the treatment procedure and implementing anticoagulation monitoring guidelines are examples of what we mean by this.
References
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O’Brien, J. (2013). Interprofessional collaboration. AMN Healthcare Education Services
Senecal, P.-A. (2015). Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis.Nursing Critical Care, 10(6), 16–25. Web.