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Eduardo Tavares Gomes1,2, Marcone Cesar Tabosa Assunção1, Esdras Marques Lins1
1Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Hospital das Clínicas, Recife, PE, Brasil.
Objective:
This theoretical study aims to discuss the role of nurses in the mechanical prevention of venous thromboembolism in surgical patients.
Method:
The study considered the updated versions of the main international guidelines and reviews on the topic. Non-pharmacological measures to prevent venous thromboembolism in surgical patients and the role of nurses are discussed.
Results:
It is important that surgical nurses include in their activities risk of assessments for venous thromboembolism and non-pharmacological prophylactic measures, based on scientific evidence and well-designed institutional protocols.
Conclusion:
Among the mechanical measures, the use of graduated compression stockings and intermittent pneumatic compression should be ensured by nurses.
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