Femoral complications and bed rest duration after coronary arteriography.
This randomized study using a pneumatic compression device found no significant difference in the femoral complication rate between 4 and 6 hours of bed rest after Judkin's coronary arteriography. The positive implications for the organization of an efficient service in busy tertiary centers include reduced patient discomfort, earlier ambulation and discharge, efficient staff deployment, and enhanced throughput.
Lim
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Department of Cardiology, Hull Royal Infirmary, University of Hull Postgraduate Medical School, Kingston Upon Hull, United Kingdom.
Anderson
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Walters
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Kaye
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Norell
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Caplin
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001510:Bed Rest; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005263:Femoral Artery; D005676:Gravity Suits; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors