A prospective evaluation of standard versus battery-powered sequential compression devices in postsurgical patients

Abstract Background Sequential compression devices (SCDs) reduce deep venous thrombosis in postsurgical patients, but the use is hindered by poor compliance. Methods General and orthopedic surgery patients ( n = 67) were randomized to standard- or battery-powered SCDs. Compliance was documented hour...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of surgery 2015-04, Vol.209 (4), p.675-681
Hauptverfasser:	Obi, Andrea T., M.D, Alvarez, Rafael, M.D, Reames, Bradley N., M.D., M.S, Moote, Marc J., P.A, Thompson, Maureen A., R.N, Wakefield, Thomas W., M.D., F.A.C.S, Henke, Peter K., M.D., F.A.C.S
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Compliance Compression devices Deep venous thrombosis Electric Power Supplies Equipment Design Female Humans Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices Intervention Male Middle Aged Nurses Nursing care Patient Compliance - statistics & numerical data Patient safety Physical therapy Physicians Postoperative Complications - prevention & control Pressure ulcers Prophylaxis Prospective Studies Quality improvement Surgery Venous thromboembolism Venous Thrombosis - prevention & control
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