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Appropriate DVT prophylaxis in women undergoing cesarean delivery

CBE ID
0473
1.4 Project
2016-2017 Off-Cycle Activities: Measure Review
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Full Year 2016
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Measure adherance to current ACOG, SMFM recommendations for use of DVT prophylaxis in women undergoing cesarean delivery. Current ACOG and SMFM recommendations call for the use of pneumatic compression devices in all women undergoing cesarean delivery who are not already receiving medical VTE prophylaxis. Numerator: Number of women undergoing cesarean delivery receiving either pneumatic compression device or medical prophylaxis prior to cesarean delivery. Denominator: All women undergoing cesarean delivery.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Number of women undergoing cesarean delivery who receive either fractionated or unfractionated heparin or heparinoid, or pneumatic compression devices prior to surgery

    • 1.15 Denominator

      All women undergoing cesarean delivery.

    • Exclusions

      Not receiving medical anticoagulation

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed 2016-2017 Off-Cycle Activities: Measure Review
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
    • Steward
      Hospital Corporation of America
      Steward Organization POC Email
      [email protected]