Developing a pharmacist-led outpatient pulmonary embolism pathway
Kieron Power is Principal Pharmacist for Thrombosis and Anticoagulation in Swansea Bay University Health Board in South Wales. He has played a leading role in the development of […]
Kieron Power is Principal Pharmacist for Thrombosis and Anticoagulation in Swansea Bay University Health Board in South Wales. He has played a leading role in the development of […]
A number of features have contributed to the success of the pharmacy-led outpatient PE pathway including a close working relationship with the doctors, the systematic delivery of seven-day […]
Evaluation of the new outpatient pulmonary embolism pathway showed that about 30% of patients could be managed safely and effectively via this route. Kieron Power, Principal Pharmacist for […]
The pulmonary embolism pathway has been designed to ensure acute risk assessment and appropriate follow up for all pulmonary embolism patients whether treated as inpatients or outpatients, according […]
Improved diagnostic techniques mean that many more low-risk pulmonary embolisms are being diagnosed now. However, a recent national report identified numerous shortcomings in the management of pulmonary embolism […]
Kieron Power is Principal Pharmacist for Thrombosis and Anticoagulation in Swansea Bay University Health Board in South Wales. He has played a leading role in the development of […]
A robust business case can be made for the VTE service and the coronavirus pandemic has further demonstrated the value of the service, according to Mr Kieron Power; […]
Patient pathways, independent prescribing by pharmacists and education of junior doctors all contribute to the effective operation of the VTE service, according to Mr Kieron Power; Lead Pharmacist […]
Recurrence of venous thrombo-embolism (VTE) may be more common than people think and 30% of people develop post thrombotic syndrome, according to Mr Kieron Power; Lead Pharmacist – […]
Specialist pharmacists are now the primary clinicians who look after patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) at Singleton Hospital in Swansea. IMI spoke to Mr Kieron Power, Clinical Lead […]