Overview / Abstract: |
STATEMENT OF NEED Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common and potentially life-threatening complication in patients with cancer. There are two main types of VTE: deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolus (PE), which can cause right heart failure, cardiopulmonary collapse, and death (Ozaki & Bartholomew, 2012). Patients who develop PE require hospitalization, increased oxygen requirements, and the need for temporary and/or long-term anticoagulation. These complications, in turn, lead to delays in receipt of cancer therapy, an increased risk for VTE recurrence, increased risk of morbidity and mortality, decreased quality of life, and increased health care costs (Lee & Peterson, 2013). Early identification of ambulatory chemotherapy patients at high risk for VTE will help the health care team to prescribe prophylaxis in a timely and appropriate manner, avoid use when inappropriate, and ultimately reduce the number of patients who experience VTE during their cancer treatment. TARGET AUDIENCE Nurses, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Describe pathophysiology of VTE |
Expiration |
Aug 15, 2019 |
Discipline(s) |
Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE |
Format |
Monograph, Online |
Credits / Hours |
1.0 |
Accreditation |
ANCC |
Keywords / Search Terms |
i3 Health i3 Health, venous thromboembolism, VTE, supportive care, cancer, oncology, CE, free CE Free CE CME |