Virtual Grand Rounds: VTE Prophylaxis: Diving into Difficult Scenarios

Learning Objectives:
By completion of this program, attendees will be able to:

• Evaluate VTE risk factors in medical patients and apply appropriate prophylaxis strategies.
• Develop a management plan for VTE prophylaxis in post-surgical patients, including considerations for bleeding risk.
• Analyze VTE prophylaxis recommendations specific to neurosurgical and orthopedic populations.
• Apply VTE prevention strategies in trauma patients while considering contraindications and optimal dosing.

Speaker:
Thomas Vendegna, MD, CMO, Central Coast, California Market

Moderator:
John Morelli, MD, System Vice President, Acute Care Clinical Service Line, Physician Enterprise

Panelists:
Christian Chiavetta, DO, FACOI, FACP, SFHM, Medical Director, Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Ruby Skinner, MD, FACS, CMO, Community Hospital of San Bernardino
William Wang, MD, DrPH, CPE, CMO, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Southern California Market
Wyndham Strodtbeck, MD, System Vice President, Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Physician Enterprise