scholarly journals Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in the trauma intensive care unit: an American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Critical Care Committee Clinical Consensus Document

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000643
Author(s):  
Joseph F Rappold ◽  
Forest R Sheppard ◽  
Samuel P Carmichael II ◽  
Joseph Cuschieri ◽  
Eric Ley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
American Association ◽  
Thromboembolism Prophylaxis ◽  
Vte Prophylaxis ◽  
Clinical Patient ◽  
Consensus Document

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a potential sequela of injury, surgery, and critical illness. Patients in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit are at risk for this condition, prompting daily discussions during patient care rounds and routine use of mechanical and/or pharmacologic prophylaxis measures. While VTE rightfully garners much attention in clinical patient care and in the medical literature, optimal strategies for VTE prevention are still evolving. Furthermore, trauma and surgical patients often have real or perceived contraindications to prophylaxis that affect the timing of preventive measures and the consistency with which they can be applied. In this Clinical Consensus Document, the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Critical Care Committee addresses several practical clinical questions pertaining to specific or unique aspects of VTE prophylaxis in critically ill and injured patients.

628 Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Burn Patients: Analyzing the Effectiveness of a Standardized Protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S169-S170
Author(s):  
Sarah A Folliard ◽  
Jared L Gabbert ◽  
Kelli Rumbaugh ◽  
Callie M Thompson ◽  
Cathy Oleis
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Burn Injury ◽  
Total Body Surface Area ◽  
Burn Patients ◽  
Thromboembolism Prophylaxis ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Vte Prophylaxis ◽  
Improve Compliance

Abstract Introduction Burn patients have a high risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) due to extensive immobilization, surgical interventions, endothelial injury, and the presence of polytrauma. Studies have shown VTE rates ranging from 0.25% to 23.3% in this patient population. Although burn patients have a greater risk for VTE compared to other hospitalized patients, there are no standardized guidelines on how to approach VTE prophylaxis in the burn population. In March 2018, the Burn Intensive Care Unit (BICU) implemented a new VTE prophylaxis protocol that stratified patients based on risk factors for VTE. Patients were started on enoxaparin 30mg every 12 hours or 40mg every 12 hours depending on body mass index (BMI). The purpose of this study was to examine compliance with the new protocol and overall rates of VTE in the burn population. Methods A single-center, retrospective analysis was conducted from March 1, 2018 to July 31, 2018. Patients included were admitted to the BICU with a documented burn injury for at least 48 hours and were ≥ 18 years of age. The primary outcome was compliance with the VTE prophylaxis protocol. Secondary outcomes included reasons for non-compliance and incidence of VTE events. Results Out of 105 patients that met inclusion criteria (median age, 53 years [36 to 63]; BMI 27.1 kg/m2 [25.7 to 33.2]; total body surface area 6% [3% to 18%]), the protocol was correctly utilized in 81 patients (77%). The most common reason for non-compliance to the protocol was incorrect dosing (60.9% [14/105]). Of 105 patients, 1 (0.9%) developed a VTE. Conclusions Overall, the compliance to the Burn Intensive Care Unit VTE pharmacologic prophylaxis protocol has room for improvement. Despite following the protocol, one VTE event occurred during the five-month study period. To improve compliance, additional education and training regarding the dosing of and monitoring anti-coagulants was provided to nursing and medical staff.

scholarly journals Ketepatan dan Kecukupan Profilaksis Venous Thromboembolism berdasar Pedoman American College of Chest Physicians di Ruang Rawat Intensif Rumah Sakit DR. Hasan Sadikin Bandung Periode Januari–Desember 2016

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-108
Author(s):  
Tirto Hartono ◽  
Ezra Oktaliansah ◽  
Ardi Zulfariansyah
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Compliance Rate ◽  
Special Treatment ◽  
Thromboembolism Prophylaxis ◽  
Vte Prophylaxis ◽  
Critical Patients ◽  
Almost All

Pasien sakit kritis adalah pasien dengan kondisi mengancam nyawa yang membutuhkan penanganan khusus di ruang rawat intensif (intensive care unit; ICU). Hampir semua pasien kritis yang dirawat di ICU memiliki beberapa faktor risiko yang meningkatkan venous thromboembolism (VTE). Venous thromboembolism merupakan komplikasi yang tersembunyi pada pasien sakit kritis yang dapat meningkatkan angka morbiditas dan mortalitas. Venous thromboembolism dapat dicegah dengan tromboprofilaksis yang sesuai dan adekuat. Pedoman pencegahan VTE dikembangkan dalam beberapa dekade salah satunya oleh American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP). Tujuan penelitian ini mengetahui kepatuhan berdasar ketepatan dan kecukupan pemberian tromboprofilaksis terhadap pedoman ACCP. Penelitian deskiripsi observasional retrospektif dilakukan pada Oktober–Desember 2018 terhadap 284 pasien yang dirawat di Unit Perawatan Intensif Rumah Sakit Dr. Hasan Sadikin Bandung periode Januari–Desember 2016. Secara keseluruhan proporsi pasien di ICU yang mendapatkan tromboprofilaksis, yaitu 36,1%. Angka kepatuhan pemberian profilaksis VTE di ICU berdasar pedoman ACCP adalah 21,5%. Pemberian profilaksis VTE yang tidak adekuat terdapat pada 12,4% pasien, sedangkan pemberian profilaksis yang tidak sesuai terdapat pada 2,2% pasien. Simpulan, kepatuhan pemberian tromboprofilaksis terhadap pedoman yang diterbitkan ACCP masih rendah. Adequacy and Accuracy of Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis based on American College of Chest Physicians Guideline at Intensive Care Unit of Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital BandungCritically ill patients are patients with life-threatening conditions that require special treatment in the intensive care unit. Almost all critical patients admitted to the ICU have several risk factors that increase the occurrence of Venous thromboembolism (VTE). Venous thromboembolism is a hidden complication in critically ill patients that can increase morbidity and mortality. Venous thromboembolism can be prevented with appropriate and adequate thromboprophylaxis. Several thromboprophylaxis guidelines have been developed during the last decades, including the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) guideline. The purpose of this study was to determine the compliance to ACCP guideline by measuring the the accuracy and adequacy of thromboprophylaxis. This retrospective observational descriptive study was conducted from October–December 2018 on 284 patients treated in the Intensive Care Unit of Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung. The overall proportion of patients in ICU who received thromboprophylaxis was 36.1%. The compliance rate of VTE prophylaxis in ICU based on ACCP guideline was 21.5%. Inadequate VTE prophylaxis was seen in 12.4% of patients while inappropriate prophylaxis was identified in 2.2% of patients. Hence, the compliance to standards on thromboprophylaxis based on the ACCP guideline is still low in this hospital. 

Cardiothoracic Surgery and Postoperative Intensive Care

2019 ◽  
pp. 417-423
Author(s):  
Juan G. Ripoll Sanz ◽  
Robert A. Ratzlaff
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Heart Surgery ◽  
Open Heart Surgery ◽  
Cardiothoracic Surgery ◽  
Open Heart ◽  
Postoperative Intensive Care ◽  
Main Factor

Cardiothoracic surgical (CTS) critical care responsibilities have progressively shifted away from surgeons and toward intensivists in the past several decades. CTS patients present unique challenges, and optimal patient care in the intensive care unit is a main factor for the prevention of deaths after any type of open heart surgery.

scholarly journals Does Obesity Predispose Medical Intensive Care Unit Patients to Venous Thromboembolism despite Prophylaxis? A Retrospective Chart Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Bradley J. Peters ◽  
Ross A. Dierkhising ◽  
Kristin C. Mara
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Risk Model ◽  
Medical Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
The Body ◽  
Vte Prophylaxis ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Medical Intensive Care

Background. Obesity is a significant issue in the critically ill population. There is little evidence directing the dosing of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis within this population. We aimed to determine whether obesity predisposes medical intensive care unit patients to venous thromboembolism despite standard chemoprophylaxis with 5000 international units of subcutaneous heparin three times daily. Results. We found a 60% increased risk of venous thromboembolism in the body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2 group compared to the BMI < 30 kg/m2 group; however, this difference did not reach statistical significance. After further utilizing our risk model, neither obesity nor mechanical ventilation reached statistical significance; however, vasopressor administration was associated with a threefold risk. Conclusions. We can conclude that obesity did increase the rate of VTE, but not to a statistically significant level in this single center medical intensive care unit population.

scholarly journals Cost analysis of critical patient care at a pediatric intensive care unit of a tertiary care public hospital in an urban metropolis of India

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 834
Author(s):  
Renuka P. Munshi ◽  
Alisha Dhiman ◽  
Sushma U. Save
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Public Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Allocation Of Resources ◽  
Bed Days ◽  
The Cost

Background: The cost of critical care is widely recognized as being high. However, it remains a challenge to accurately assess the cost of intensive care due to a lack of standardized methodology. There is also considerable heterogeneity with regard to allocation of resources and distribution of critical care services.Methods: We conducted a prospective study to analyse diagnosis-based costs of paediatric patient care at a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in a public hospital in Mumbai on the basis of identified cost components; direct (fixed and variable) and indirect costs.Results: Out of 167 (102 boys, 61%) patients enrolled, 65 (39%) were aged 1-7 months. They spent an average of 4±1.46 bed days in the PICU. The cost of direct fixed components (salaries, capital equipment, disposables) was Rs. 64,48,200 for six months. The maximum cost of direct variable components spent by the hospital (physiotherapy intervention, expert opinion, investigations, medicines, blood products, piped gases) amounted to Rs. 548.63/patient/day for treatment of non-infectious diseases. Cost of indirect components (building maintenance) was Rs. 12,500/six months. Linear regression analysis showed 83-99.99% dependency of treatment cost to diagnosis and bed days. The average cost of treatment of infectious and non-infectious diagnoses/patient/day spent by the hospital was Rs. 260 and Rs. 548.63 respectively as compared to Rs. 169.96 and Rs. 356.21 spent by the patients.Conclusions: Our study showed that majority of the treatment costs depended on the diagnosis and number of bed days of the patients. Also being a tertiary care public hospital, 60% of the treatment costs were borne by the hospital. Thus, our study attempts to quantify, in financial terms, the expenditure involved in running a paediatric ICU in a tertiary care public hospital so as to assist doctors and healthcare decision makers in the allocation of resources.

scholarly journals Implementation of an Interdisciplinary AACN Early Mobility Protocol

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. e7-e17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilyn Schallom ◽  
Heidi Tymkew ◽  
Kara Vyers ◽  
Donna Prentice ◽  
Carrie Sona ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
American Association ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Early Mobility ◽  
Protocol Implementation

Background Increasing mobility in the intensive care unit is an important part of the ABCDEF bundle. Objective To examine the impact of an interdisciplinary mobility protocol in 7 specialty intensive care units that previously implemented other bundle components. Methods A staggered quality improvement project using the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses mobility protocol was conducted. In phase 1, data were collected on patients with intensive care unit stays of 24 hours or more for 2 months before and 2 months after protocol implementation. In phase 2, data were collected on a random sample of 20% of patients with an intensive care unit stay of 3 days or more for 2 months before and 12 months after protocol implementation. Results The study population consisted of 1266 patients before and 1420 patients after implementation in phase 1 and 258 patients before and 1681 patients after implementation in phase 2. In phase 1, the mean (SD) mobility level increased in all intensive care units, from 1.45 (1.03) before to 1.64 (1.03) after implementation (P &lt; .001). Mean (SD) ICU Mobility Scale scores increased on initial evaluation from 4.4 (2.8) to 5.0 (2.8) (P = .01) and at intensive care unit discharge from 6.4 (2.5) to 6.8 (2.3) (P = .04). Complications occurred in 0.2% of patients mobilized. In phase 2, 84% of patients had out-of-bed activity after implementation. The time to achieve mobility levels 2 to 4 decreased (P = .05). Intensive care unit length of stay decreased significantly in both phases. Conclusions Implementing the American Association of Critical-Care early mobility protocol in intensive care units with ABCDEF components in place can increase mobility levels, decrease length of stay, and decrease delirium with minimal complications.

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