The effectiveness of below knee thromboembolic deterrent garments compared to full length garments in preventing deep vein thrombosis
Johnston R
Record ID 32003000694
English
Authors' objectives:
This aim of this report was to assess the effectiveness of below knee thromboembolic deterrent garments compared to full length garments in preventing deep vein thrombosis.
Authors' recommendations:
- Two articles met inclusion criteria for critical appraisal, one systematic review and one randomised controlled trial.
- Both studies reported that knee-length compression stockings were equally effective as thigh-length compression stockings in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis in hospitalised surgical and medical patients.
- The methodology of both studies failed to adequately meet most validity criteria, thus interpretation of results should be made with caution.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.med.monash.edu.au/healthservices/cce/evidence/
Year Published:
2001
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Bandages
- Leg
- Venous Thrombosis
Contact
Organisation Name:
Centre for Clinical Effectiveness
Contact Address:
Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Block E, Monash Medical Centre, Locked Bag 29, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia. Tel: +61 3 9594 7505; Fax: +61 3 9594 7552.
Contact Name:
cce@med.monash.edu.au.
Contact Email:
cce@med.monash.edu.au.
Copyright:
Centre for Clinical Effectiveness (CCE)
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