Time & Location
Jan 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
San Antonio, Feik School of Pharmacy, 703 E Hildebrand Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212, USA
Guests
About the Event
BREAKING THE ICE ON GUIDELINE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM PROPHYLAXIS FOLLOWING ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AND HIGHLIGHTING ASPIRIN’S ROLE IN THERAPY
Presenter: Jerrica Lilley, PharmD
PGY-2 Pharmacotherapy Resident Feik School of Pharmacy
Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to:
1. Identify key differences in guideline recommendations for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis agents following total hip or total knee arthroplasty
2. Compare and contrast guideline recommended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis agents in the setting of orthopedic surgery
3. Identify the appropriate duration of treatment for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis following total hip or total knee arthroplasty
4. Given a patient case, develop a treatment plan for a patient undergoing a total hip or knee arthroplasty
Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to:
1. Identify factors that increase the risk of venous thromboembolism after orthopedic surgery
2. List medications that can be considered for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis
3. Recognize the role of aspirin in venous thromboembolism prevention in the setting of orthopedic surgery
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 7:00-8:00pm (Social/dinner starts at 6:30pm)
Location: Feik School of Pharmacy
Room: P1 Classroom (513)
CPE Credit: 1.0 contact hours (UANs: 0445-9999-25-001-L01-P; 0445-9999-25-001-L01-T)
Activity Type: Application-based activity