Venous thromboembolism rates in patients undergoing major hip and knee joint surgery at <scp>W</scp>aitemata <scp>D</scp>istrict <scp>H</scp>ealth <scp>B</scp>oard: a retrospective audit

Abstract

VTE incidence after major hip/knee joint surgery at WDHB is high, with pulmonary embolism comprising almost one-third of all VTE in this study, indicating the prophylaxis given is suboptimal. Implementation of appropriate, extended duration prophylaxis as per evidence-based guidelines is required to reduce these rates.