202 VTE Prophylaxis Post-Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Abstract Introduction VTE refers to a clot that causes stenosis or blockage of the blood flow in vein. VTEs are classified as hospital-acquired if they occur within 90 days hospital admission. Recent hospitalisation and associate immobilisation well-acknowledged risk factors also included Well’s score, which is used part diagnostic work up. NICE guidelines state patient over 16 years old must be offered prophylaxis either form LMWH fondaparinux for at least 7 after an abdominal surgery. The aim audit explore whether regarding post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy followed. Method data from all patients who had laparoscopic two-month period was collected discharge summaries TTOs were reviewed identify thromboprophylaxis prescribed following operation. A second cycle completed results first presented surgical team. Results Increased compliance with observed, although though still suboptimal. 14% received cycle, 34% second. Conclusion however only small sample limited reliability. Furthermore, highlighted by team, vague. There no clarification types operations. No incidences yet identified post-operatively. Medico-legal aspects considered.