Journal article
Effectiveness of intermittent pulsatile elastic stockings for the prevention of calf and thigh vein thrombosis in patienis undergoing elective knee surgery
Abstract
Intermittent calf compression (ICC) prevents postoperative venous thrombosis (VT) but has not been previously tested in patients who remain immobilized for prolonged periods. We have evaluated a pulsatile elastic stocking in a randomized trial of 61 patients who underwent elective knee surgery. The stockings were worn for up to 17 days or until patient discharge and did not produce patient discomfort. The patients were well matched for age, …
Authors
Hull R; Delmore TJ; Hirsh J; Gent M; Armstrong P; Lofthouse R; MacMillan A; Blackstone I; Reed-Davis R; Detwiler RC
Journal
Thrombosis Research, Vol. 16, No. 1-2, pp. 37–45
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
1 1979
DOI
10.1016/0049-3848(79)90267-6
ISSN
0049-3848