Use of a computerised maternity information system to improve clinical eVectiveness: thromboprophylaxis at caesarean section
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An audit of the introduction of a protocol for thromboprophylaxis at caesarean section revealed over treatment of low risk women and the under treatment of high risk women. A routine computer generated risk assessment profile was introduced as part of a maternity information system. Reaudit showed a significant improvement in adherence to the thromboprophylaxis protocol in all risk groups. (Postgrad Med J 2000;76:354–356)
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Use of a computerised maternity information system to improve clinical effectiveness: thromboprophylaxis at caesarean section.
An audit of the introduction of a protocol for thromboprophylaxis at caesarean section revealed over treatment of low risk women and the under treatment of high risk women. A routine computer generated risk assessment profile was introduced as part of a maternity information system. Reaudit showed a significant improvement in adherence to the thromboprophylaxis protocol in all risk groups.
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