Peripartum thromboprophylaxis before and after implementation of a uniform heparin protocol
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Sarah B. Anderson
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Jonathan Reiss
Abstract
Study design: The present study is a retrospective review of 500 consecutive births at one academic institution before and after implementation of a uniform thromboprophylaxis policy with heparin for all cesarean deliveries. An “opt-out” policy for ordering physicians was implemented by automatically defaulting to order heparin in the electronic order set used after cesarean delivery.
Results: Cesarean delivery rates were similar during both time periods. Heparin thromboprophylaxis was indicated in 99.6% of the cesarean delivery population before implementation and 94.5% after implementation. Prior to implementation only 5.7% received thromboprophylaxis compared to 96.1% after implementation, P<0.0001.
Conclusion: An opt-out heparin thromboprophylaxis policy improves compliance with thromboprophylaxis guidelines compared to an opt-in policy. Institutions should consider opt-out heparin thromboprophylaxis policies after cesarean deliveries to improve compliance with recommendations.
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to the residents, attending and staff at New York Presbyterian Hospital for helping with the successful implementation of this protocol.
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Article note: Selected paper from the New York Perinatal Society papers presented at the 36th Annual Scientific Meeting, Monday April 15, 2013.
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