The CMQCC Maternal VTE Task Force protocols are modeled on risk stratification. VTE risk is separated in to three levels (Low, Medium, High), with thromboprophylaxis targeted to each level. The Task Force also identified key moments in pregnancy that require specific risk assessment, including delivery.
For women undergoing cesarean birth, CMQCC recommends
MECHANICAL PROPHYLAXIS
MECHANICAL PROPHYLAXIS and PROPHYLACTIC DOSE LMWH/UFH (postpartum, until discharge)
(1) MECHANICAL PROPHYLAXIS and PROPHYLATIC DOSE LMWH/UFH (postpartum, until 6 weeks from date of delivery or
(2) MECHANICAL PROPHYLAXIS and THERAPEUTIC DOSE LMWH/UFH (postpartum dose ≥ antepartum dose) in hospital and continued until 6 weeks from delivery date after discharge
MECHANICAL PROPHYLAXIS
MECHANICAL PROPHYLAXIS and PROPHYLACTIC DOSE LMWH / UFH (postpartum hospitalization)
Note: Consider LMWH/UFH continuation for 6 weeks postpartum if BMI≥40 kg/m2 and thrombophilia
(1) MECHANICAL PROPHYLAXIS and PROPHYLACTIC DOSE LMWH/UFH (postpartum in hospital until 6 weeks from date of delivery after discharge) or
(2) MECHANICAL PROPHYLAXIS and THERAPEUTIC DOSE LMWH / UFH (Postpartum in hospital and continued until 6 weeks from date of delivery after discharge, with postpartum dose ≥antepartum dose)
Notes:
Notes:
CMQCC Venous Thromboembolism Toolkit
ACOG Practice Bulletin 196: Thromboembolism in Pregnancy
ACOG District II/Safe Motherhood Initiative: Maternal Safety Bundle for Venous Thromboembolism
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