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Anaesthesia | Obstetrics | Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and Pregnancy

Speciality
Medical Doctors
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Subject matter expert
elearning for healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity

Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and Pregnancy
Session Overview
Description
This session discusses the incidence, aetiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, prophylaxis and anaesthetic management of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

  • Describe venous thromboembolism in pregnancy
  • Identify the risk factors for venous thromboembolism
  • Describe venous thromboembolism prophylaxis
  • Identify the investigations that are used to diagnose venous thromboembolism
  • Describe the management of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy

The 2006-8 Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries (CMACE) report listed 18 deaths from venous thromboembolism (VTE) [1]. This is a significant reduction from previous years where VTE had always been one of the leading causes of death. It seems likely that this reduction in deaths is the result of better recognition of at-risk women and more widespread thromboprophylaxis.

Pregnant women are at higher risk than non-pregnant women, and those delivering by Caesarean section are most at risk. Obesity remains one of the most important risk factors, and there are guidelines for weight-specific dosage regarding thromboprophylaxis [2].

The diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) is difficult in non-pregnant patients but it is even more difficult during pregnancy. Tachypnoea and breathlessness may be symptoms of PE but may be normal findings in pregnancy.

Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWH) are used for prophylaxis and treatment of VTE, which has implications for the use of regional anaesthesia. In over 50% of maternal deaths due to VTE, the CMACE report rated the care to the patient as substandard [1]. There is room to improve the investigation and management of pregnant patients with VTE.


PRM123
Type
Delivery
Title
Anaesthesia | Obstetrics | Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and Pregnancy
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Obesity Management, Obstetrics, Obstetric medicine
Location
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Reference
e-LA Module 04a - Obstetrics, 04a_07_06 Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and Pregnancy
Price:
$19.00
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