Current practices in pediatric hospital-acquired thromboembolism: Survey of the Children's Hospital Acquired Thrombosis (CHAT) Consortium.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A rise in hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (HA-VTE) in children has led to increased awareness regarding VTE prophylaxis and risk assessment. Despite no consensus exists regarding these practices in pediatrics.

Objective

To describe common practices in VTE prophylaxis, VTE risk assessment models, and anticoagulation dosing strategies in pediatric hospitals that are members of the Children's Hospital Acquired Thrombosis (CHAT) Consortium.

Methods

An electronic survey of 44 questions evaluating practices surrounding pediatric HA-VTE risk assessment and prevention was distributed between August 9, 2021, and August 30, 2021, to the primary investigators from the 32 institutions within the CHAT Consortium.

Results

The survey response rate was 100%

SUBMITTER: Abrams CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10656282 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature