[Graduated and constant compression of the lower extremities in the prevention of postoperative deep venous thrombosis and of pulmonary thromboembolism. Clinical trial].
The authors report their experience with graded-pressure elastic hose (TED Stockings) for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis of the lower limbs and pulmonary embolism in high-risk, bedridden postoperative patients. The trial was designed according to a closed sequential program and gave positive, statistically significant results in terms of preventing pathology with this type of hose.
D001458:Bandages; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000517:prevention & control*
Compressione graduata e costante degli arti inferiori, nella profilassi delle flebotrombosi profonde e delle trombo-embolie polmonari post-operatorie. Sperimentazione clinica.