Thromboembolism prophylaxis in surgical in-patients: Using lean audit techniques to drive improvement

A. Blunsum, A. Thind, R. Allcock (Gateshead, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Pulmonary venous thromboembolic disease and other pulmonary vascular disorders
Session: Pulmonary venous thromboembolic disease and other pulmonary vascular disorders
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4515
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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