Vetrisa was developed by The Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Malaysia (OGSM) which is an independent, non-profit and non-governmental organisation affiliated to the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the Asia-Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOFOG). The app provides a comprehensive, updated and evidence based training manual on the prevention and management of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy and puerperium; based on the risk and available resources in Malaysia.
The benefits of Vetrisa for Obstetrics and Gynaecology Health Care Professionals:
1. To appreciate the significance of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy and its association with maternal mortality and morbidity.
2. To highlight the pathophysiology of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy and the importance of prevention.
3. To create awareness on the importance of recognition of risk factors that may predispose to thromboembolic disease in pregnancy in order to appropriately risk stratify patients.
4. To appreciate the signs and symptoms of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy and the available diagnostic modalities and management options.
5. To empower and to train all categories of staffs on the importance of prevention and management of thromboembolism in pregnancy.
6. To perform VTE Risk Assessments, tabulate results and store all historical results for later viewing.