MTW Thromboembolism Guidelines

THESE GUIDELINES ARE FOR USE WITHIN THE MAIDSTONE & TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST ONLY

Please see Q-pulse for the most up to date MTW VTE guidelines which include the following:-

• VTE prevention
• VTE treatment
• VTE in Pregnancy and Puerperium
• Warfarin dosing
• Intravenous unfractionated heparin (UFH) protocol
• Algorithms for management of bleeding on DOACs/warfarin in adults
• Algorithm for the peri-operative management of anticoagulants & antiplatelets in adults
• Thrombolysis

Other useful guidance

  Guidance on converting between anticoagulants 

*Please ensure that preferred formulary choices are used where possible for these drugs, and local VTE guidelines for prescribing and monitoring are followed*