SynthesisThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews2000
Elastic compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis.
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38 citing papers in PubMed, 9 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 186 citations in OpenAlex.
- Graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2018Pooled it
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- Venous thromboembolic disease.Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN · 2011Guideline
- Physical methods for preventing deep vein thrombosis in stroke.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2010Pooled it
- Brief report: graduated compression stocking thromboprophylaxis for elderly inpatients: a propensity analysis.Journal of general internal medicine · 2006Pooled it
- Evidence-based compression: prevention of stasis and deep vein thrombosis.Annals of surgery · 2004Pooled it
- Heparins and mechanical methods for thromboprophylaxis in colorectal surgery.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2001Pooled it
- Heparin, low molecular weight heparin and physical methods for preventing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism following surgery for hip fractures.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2000Pooled it
- Physician alerts to prevent symptomatic venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients.Circulation · 2009Trial
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- Effect of self-calf massage on the prevention of deep vein thrombosis after total knee arthroplasty: A randomized clinical trial.Physical therapy research · 2020Article
- The Impact of Central Venous Catheters on Pediatric Venous Thromboembolism.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2017Review
- Thromboelastography for the monitoring of the antithrombotic effect of low-molecular-weight heparin after major orthopedic surgery.Anatolian journal of cardiology · 2015Article
- Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis guideline compliance: a pilot study of augmented medication charts.Irish journal of medical science · 2015Article
- Pregnancy and the working interventional radiologist.Seminars in interventional radiology · 2013Review
- Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis.Clinics in colon and rectal surgery · 2013Review
- Matrix metalloproteinases as potential targets in the venous dilation associated with varicose veins.Current drug targets · 2013Review
- Neuromuscular electrostimulation viathe common peroneal nerve promotes lower limb blood flow in a below-kneecast: A potential for thromboprophylaxis.Bone & joint research · 2013Article
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Abstract
backgroundOne of the settings in which deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the lower limb and pelvic veins occurs is prolonged immobilisation in hospital for various surgical and medical illnesses. Use of graduated compression stockings (GCS) in these patients has been proposed to decrease the risk of DVT.
objectivesThe objective of this review was to determine the magnitude of effectiveness of GCS in preventing DVT in various groups of hospitalised patients. SEARCH STRATEGY: The reviewers searched the Cochrane Peripheral Vascular Disease Group trials register, MEDLINE, and EMBASE and hand searched Indexes Medicus. Various GCS manufacturing companies and the trialists in the ongoing trials were contacted. SELECTION CRITERIA: Randomised controlled trials (RCT's) involving:. Graduated compression stockings alone. Graduated compression stockings used on a background of any other DVT prophylactic method. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: One reviewer extracted the data, assessed the quality of trials and analysed the results (SVA) this was cross-checked and authenticated by the other reviewer (TAL). MAIN
resultsA total of 16 RCTs were identified. GCS were applied on the day before surgery or on the day of surgery. GCS were worn up until discharge or until the patients were fully mobile. In the majority of the included studies, DVT was identified by radioactive I 125 uptake test. GCS alone. Nine RCTs were identified in this group. In the treatment group (GCS) of 624 patients, 81 developed DVT (13%) in comparison to the control group of 581 patients, where 154 (27%) had DVT, Peto's odds ratio 0.34 (95% confidence interval 0.25, 0.46) favouring treatment with GCS. GCS on a background of another prophylactic method. Seven RCTs were identified this group. In the treatment group (GCS + another method) of 501 patients, 10 (2%) developed DVT whereas in the control group of 505 patients, 74 (15%) developed DVT, Peto's odds ratio 0.24 (95% confidence interval 0.15, 0.37). REVIEWER'S
conclusionsAnalysis of these RCT's confirm that GCS are effective in diminishing the risk of DVT in hospitalised patients. Data examination also suggests, that GCS on a background of another method of prophylaxis is even more effective than GCS alone.
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