Use graduated compression stockings postoperatively to prevent deep vein thrombosis.
Phillips
Susan M
SM
Research Implementation Program, National Institute of Clinical Studies, National Health and Medical Research Council, Melbourne, VC 3004 Australia. sue.phillips@nhmrc.gov.au
Gallagher
Martin
M
Buchan
Heather
H
D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011364:Professional Practice; D053828:Stockings, Compression; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control*