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Simultaneous vs. alternate compression systems for prevention of DVT after TKA
February 2016
Simultaneous vs. alternate compression systems for prevention of DVT after TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of Simultaneous and Alternate Bilateral Pneumatic Compression in Hemodynamic Effects and Thromboprophylaxis After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. 2015 Oct;21(7):653-60.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
57 patients who underwent TKA without thromboprophylaxis were randomized to receive one of two intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) therapies for prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT): alternate sequential compression or simultaneous sequential compression. The purpose of the study was to compare hemodynamic parameters and the incidence of DVT between treatments to determine if one system w...
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