title: A simple method for the prevention of postoperative thrombo-embolism.
abstract: A simple appliance for the prevention of postoperative thrombo-embolic disease is described and a plea is made for its use in a multicentre trial. A modified device should be placed in the beds of all high risk medical, surgical and obstetric patients.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013523:Surgical Equipment; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000517:prevention & control*