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Joan Rivers’ Death & Safety Considerations for Outpatient Surgery & Pregnant Mothers

Lynn Razzano, RN, MSN, ONCC (Clinical Nurse Consultant, Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety) wrote about the safety considerations for outpatient surgery that we can learn from the recent death of comedienne Joan Rivers: Continue reading “Joan Rivers’ Death & Safety Considerations for Outpatient Surgery & Pregnant Mothers”

Better Education on VTE Prevention Is Needed

By Michael Wong

(For a complete copy of the article and references, please see the post on Ob/Gyn.net)

As blood clots continue to be a leading cause of maternal death in the US, a new study of expectant mothers underscores the need for improved awareness among caregivers about how to best protect their patients from clots before delivery. Continue reading “Better Education on VTE Prevention Is Needed”