Journal article
Prevention of deep vein thrombosis in potential neurosurgical patients. A randomized trial comparing graduated compression stockings alone or graduated compression stockings plus intermittent pneumatic compression with control.
Abstract
In a randomized trial of neurosurgical patients, groups wearing graduated compression stockings alone (group 1) or graduated compression stockings plus intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) (group 2) were compared with an untreated control group in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In both active treatment groups, the graduated compression stockings were continued for 14 days or until hospital discharge, if earlier. In group 2, …
Authors
Turpie AG; Hirsh J; Gent M; Julian D; Johnson J
Journal
JAMA Internal Medicine, Vol. 149, No. 3, pp. 679–681
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
March 1, 1989
DOI
10.1001/archinte.149.3.679
ISSN
2168-6106