Name Steward Organization Suggested Domain Suggested Domain Description Cde Group Classification
Mechanical Prophylaxis Type NHLBI Treatment
Treatment for all conditions
NIH CDEs
  • NHLBI
    • Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      • Mechanical Prophylaxis
        • General
          • Characteristics

# Datatype
Value List

# Permissible value Value meaning name
Compression Stockings Compression Stockings
Intermittent Compression Device(s) Intermittent Compression Device(s)
Other Other

# Definition
The type of mechanical prophylaxis administered or prescribed. *If the type of mechanical prophylaxis is not available in the selections for this data element, code "Other" and record the type of mechanical prophylaxis in the free-text field "Mechanical Prophylaxis Type - Other".

# Designation Tags
Mechanical Prophylaxis Type Suggested Question Text

# Identifier Origin Version
13:38:6:28 ISTH N/A
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