title: Epidural analgesia masking a malfunctioning pneumatic compression device.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Mitchell
authors.forename: T G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Gilkes
mesh_terms: D015360:Analgesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D048228:Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control