A Multidisciplinary Ambulation Protocol to Reduce Postoperative Venous Thromboembolism After Colorectal Surgery

Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management. 2020 July;27(4):175-181 | 10.12788/jcom.0017

July 29, 2020|Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management

Aneel Damle, MD, MBA;Philip S. Bauer, MD;Chady Atallah, MD;David R. Rosen, MD;Victoria A. Peck, BSN, MHS;Steven R. Hunt, MD;Matthew G. Mutch, MD;Matthew L. Silviera, MD

Conclusion

Creation of an ambulation protocol is associated with a decrease in postoperative VTE rates in colorectal surgery patients. A multidisciplinary approach is critical to identify the underlying problems and propose effective solutions. Further studies are required to better correlate the distance of ambulation and its effect on VTE. However, this study shows that even a minimum of 1 step is associated with decreased VTE rates.

Corresponding author: Aneel Damle, MD, MBA, Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates, 3433 Broadway St. NE, Suite 115, Minneapolis, MN 55413; adamle@CRSAL.org.

Financial disclosures: None.

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