title: Graduated compression stockings to prevent deep vein thrombosis.
abstract: This article describes the correct use and length of graduated elastic compression stockings to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in general surgical patients. The authors aim to establish whether above or below knee stockings are more effective in the prevention of DVTs, discuss anti-embolic prophylaxis and offer advice on the appropriate management of patients.
authors.affiliation: Hereford Hospitals NHS Trust. linda.walker@hhtr.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lamont
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D018579:Patient Selection; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011322:Primary Prevention; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D053828:Stockings, Compression / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000600:supply & distribution; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*