The CSPS endorses perioperative prophylaxis (pharmacological and mechanical) to prevent thromboembolism (VTE) for all patients at-risk. (Adopted 7.15.07, modified 2.25.09) The Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) IHI: Estimate the # of Hospital-Acquired Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prevention of venous thromboembolism: the Seventh American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) Conference on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy ICSI Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Guidelines National Quality Forum (NQF) National Consensus Standards for the Prevention and Care of Venous Thromboembolism (Including Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism) American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Practice Alert: Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE): Reducing the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Inpatients Undergoing Surgery AST: Recommended Standards of Practice for Safe Use of Pneumatic Tourniquets >>Back to Safe Surgery Principles