SynthesisAnnals of surgery2004
Evidence-based compression: prevention of stasis and deep vein thrombosis.
Synthesis in Annals of surgery, 2004. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT01804478 (Non-invasive Measurement of Microvascular Blood Flow During Mild External Compression of the Leg), which is not on this map. Cited by 47 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Non-invasive Measurement of Microvascular Blood Flow During Mild External Compression of the Leg
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47 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 219 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy of intermittent compression devices for thromboembolic prophylaxis in major abdominal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.ANZ journal of surgery · 2022Pooled it
- Primary prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in people undergoing major amputation of the lower extremity.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2020Pooled it
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for the prevention of venous thromboembolism.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2017Pooled it
- Knee length versus thigh length graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis in postoperative surgical patients.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2012Pooled it
- Vascular impulse technology versus elevation for reducing the swelling of upper and lower extremity joint fractures.Scientific reports · 2023Trial
- Venous Thromboembolism Incidence and Prophylaxis Use After Gastrectomy Among Korean Patients With Gastric Adenocarcinoma: The PROTECTOR Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA surgery · 2018Trial
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- Above-knee versus below-knee stockings in total knee arthroplasty.Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England · 2006Trial
- Intermittent Pneumatic Compression as an Unrecognized Source of Neuromonitoring Oscillations.Journal of clinical monitoring and computing · 2026Article
- Interventional treatment for post-thrombotic chronic venous obstruction: Progress and challenges.Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders · 2024Review
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- Postoperative intermittent pneumatic compression for preventing venous thromboembolism in Chinese lung cancer patients: a randomized clinical trial.Thrombosis journal · 2023Article
- Sway and Acceleration Changes of the Center of Mass during Walking Stance Phase before and after Total Knee Arthroplasty.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Role of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Increasing Femoral Venous Blood Flow After Total Hip Prosthesis.Cureus · 2022Article
- Improving SCD compliance in trauma patients at Kings County Hospital Center: a quality improvement report.BMJ open quality · 2021Article
- Comparison of the Hemodynamic Performance of Two Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Devices Applied to the Lower Limb.Journal of personalized medicine · 2020Article
- Thromboprophylaxis during the Pregnancy-Puerperal Cycle - Literature Review.Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia · 2020Review
- Hemodynamic regulation of perivalvular endothelial gene expression prevents deep venous thrombosis.The Journal of clinical investigation · 2019Article
- Venous thromboembolism in paediatrics.BJA education · 2019Review
- Incidence of deep venous thrombosis following periacetabular and derotational femoral osteotomy: a case for mechanical prophylaxis.Journal of hip preservation surgery · 2018Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo summarize the currently published scientific evidence for the venous flow effects of mechanical devices, particularly intermittent pneumatic compression, and the relation to prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: While intermittent pneumatic compression is an established method of DVT prophylaxis, the variety of systems that are available can use very different compression techniques and sequences. In order for appropriate choices to be made to provide the optimum protection for patients, the general performance of systems, and physiological effects of particular properties, must be analyzed objectively.
methodsMedline was searched from 1970 to 2002, and all relevant papers were searched for further appropriate references. Papers were selected for inclusion when they addressed specifically the questions posed in this review.
resultsAll the major types of intermittent compression systems are successful in emptying deep veins of the lower limb and preventing stasis in a variety of subject groups. Compression stockings appear to function more by preventing distension of veins. Rapid inflation, high pressures, and graded sequential intermittent compression systems will have particular augmentation profiles, but there is no evidence that such features improve the prophylactic ability of the system.
conclusionsThe most important factors in selecting a mechanical prophylactic system, particularly during and after surgery, are patient compliance and the appropriateness of the site of compression. There is no evidence that the peak venous velocity produced by a system is a valid measure of medical performance.
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