Investigation and analysis of status of mechanical prevention of venous thrombosis in ICU

Aims The presented paper aims at understanding the current situation of mechanical prevention of venous thrombosis in ICU. Design A questionnaire survey. Methods A self‐developed Questionnaire on the Current Situation of VTE Mechanical Prevention in ICU was distributed. Results A total of 125 valid questionnaires were collected. The results shows that only 11.2% ICUs had the ratio of mechanical prevention equipment to the bed number ≥0.8:1; there was significant differences among ICU nurses in different levels of hospitals in mastering the indications, contraindications and use process of venous thromboembolism mechanical prevention; 42 ICUs (33.6%) used disposable leg covers for patients before the use of mechanical prevention equipment. The face‐to‐face teaching model was the main method adopted in the education and training of mechanical prevention.