title: An audit of pressure sores caused by intermittent compression devices used to prevent venous thromboembolism.
abstract: When intermittent compression devices (ICDs) are used to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) they can cause pressure sores in a selected group of women, undergoing long operations. A prospective audit pre and post intervention showed a reduced risk with an alternative device, without increasing the risk of VTE.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry CV2 2DX. joskillman@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Skillman
authors.forename: Sunil
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D048228:Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008485:Medical Audit; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D017749:Total Quality Management; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control*