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Abstract
Deep venous thrombosis a major health problem that results in significant morbidity and mortality. Deep venous thrombosis (DVT), a form of venous thomboembolism, is a complication of prolonged immobilization, advanced age, acute medical illness, and venous catheters. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the umbrella term that refers to both DVT and pulmonary embolism (PE), which represent different manifestations of the same disease process. VTE is common in critically ill patients, yet preventive treatment for ICU hospitalized patients at risk remains suboptimal. Critically ill patents typically have multiple risk factors and a high rate of venous thomboembolism. Patients who develop DVT can also have increase length of stay which can equate to increased avoidable costs.
Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of the implementing nursing guidelines on the occurance of DVT in critically ill patients, A quasi experimental design was used to conduct this research. This study was carried out in four critical cares unites in Assuit Main University Hospital.
The sample of this study consisted of two groups G1 (control group) 30 patients and G2 (interventional group) 30 patients. Two tools were used in this study. Tool one ”Patient’s assessment for DVT” it consisted of four parts, part I which included the patient’s Profile, Part II that included the risk factors, part III which consisted of special biological factors and therapeutic modalities in the ICU. Part IV that included ”Preventive measures check lists for Prevention of DVT” done by the critical care nurses for the control group. Tool two: ”DVT evaluation sheet” it consisted of three parts part I ”DVT manifestations” and part II ”laboratory tests” and part III ”Doppler Ultrasound findings”
The main results:
Incidence of DVT:
It was observed that, the incidence of DVT in the control group was found to be two patients. While none of the interventional group experienced DVT.