A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Stop C...

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Stop Clot Intervention Package on the Levels of Knowledge and Practices among Care Givers of High Risk Patients to Develop DVT Regarding Prevention of Deep Vein

Author Name : Suganya. N, Dr. Lydia. G

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56025/IJARESM.2023.120123121

ABSTRACT Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a part of condition called venous thromboembolism. DVT occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs. DVT can cause leg pain or swelling, but may occur without any symptoms. DVT is a serious condition because blood clots in the veins can break loose, travel through the blood stream; obstruct the lungs and blocking the blood flow. So stop clot intervention package is very much important to prevent the DVT