Evaluating an intermittent compression system for thromboembolism prophylaxis.
Patients undergoing orthopaedic or trauma surgery are at high risk of venous thromboembolism, which can lead to deep-vein thrombosis and other complications. However, it is well known that incidence can be greatly reduced with prophylaxis. This article reports on the trial of a new intermittent pneumatic compression device.
Van Blerk
Denise
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Barts and The London NHS Trust. denise.vanblerk@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D019985:Benchmarking; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006786:Hospitals, Urban; D006801:Humans; D048228:Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices / Q000592:standards*; D008131:London; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*