DVT

Question 1

what are some signs / symptoms of DVT?

Answer 1

• pain and swelling distally
• redness and warmth
• dilated veins
• low grade fever
• dull ache or tightness

Question 2

what are some treatments for DVT?

Answer 2

• anticoagulant medication
• monitor lab levels PTT and INR
• inferior vena cava filter

Question 3

what are some anticoagulation meds?

Answer 3

• lovenox
• fondaparinux
• heparin
• coumadin / warfarin

Question 4

what are some ways to prevent DVT?

Answer 4

• anticoagulation medications
• mobility
• compression

Question 5

what are some ways to test for DVT?

Answer 5

Doppler - Ultrasound - noninvasive
Well’s Clinical Prediction Tool

Question 6

what can a DVT lead to?

Answer 6

pulmonary embolism (PE)

Question 7

what are some signs of PE?

Answer 7

• chest pain
• SOB
• coughing / coughing up blood

Question 8

what are some ways to manage PE?

Answer 8

• early detection
• thorough anticoagulation with heparin or lovenox
• thrombolytics

Question 9

when would you discontinue treatment for PE?

Answer 9

if new signs/symptoms arise