Pneumatic compression for prevention of deep vein thrombosis following knee surgery

Record ID 32013000821
English
Authors' recommendations: The purpose of pneumatic compression therapy is to prevent blood clots by improving venous blood flow in the legs by repeatedly applying waves of pressure to the feet or legs. After knee surgery, the goal of this therapy is to prevent or reduce the extent of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2013
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: United States
MeSH Terms
  • Pressure
  • Knee Joint
  • Thrombophlebitis
Contact
Organisation Name: HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address: 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name: saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email: saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright: 2013 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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