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Preventing blood clots is important aspect of medical care. Blood clots, also known as venous thromboembolisms (VTEs), are a major cause of deaths in hospitals that could be prevented. Many people can get blood clots, but some factors make it more likely, especially if someone is in the hospital for a serious illness or has surgery. These situations increase the risk of getting a blood clot, so it’s essential to think about each patient’s individual risks. By doing this, we can give the right treatments to help prevent blood clots from forming.
What UAB Medicine is doing to help with blood clots
Sometimes, blood cells can stick together and form clots inside our bodies. These clots can cause problems, so doctors want to stop them from forming. To help, UAB Medicine has a few important steps:
- Checking for risks: We make sure to check all patients to see if they’re at risk for getting blood clots.
- Using technology: We have a special program called the VTE Advisor, which helps doctors by giving them the newest information on how to prevent blood clots.
- Learning from mistakes: If someone does get a blood clot at UAB Medicine, the staff look closely at what happened. They share what they learn with everyone, to improve care for future patients.