Role and Tasks of Perioperative Nursing in the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism

Abstract

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) which occurs due to Virchow’s triad after anesthesia and surgical invasion, is one of the serious secondary complications during the perioperative period. In order to prevent VTE, the hospital should be entirely organized and as a part of the team, the role of perioperative nursing is important. Here, we describe the role and issues of perioperative nursing in the risk assessment, perioperative education for patient, and device management in the prevention of VTE.