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Adjunctive Intermittent Pneumatic Compression for Venous ThromboprophylaxisY Arabi, F Al-Hameed, K Burns, et al for the Saudi Critical Care Trials Group New Eng J Med, 2019, online first Feb 2019 This page is only available to Crit-IQ subscribers. To view the rest of this review and gain access to our vast array of critical care teaching tools including podcasts, vodcasts, modules, exam preparation tools, teaching aids and much more, login here, or Become a Member to register |
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| This trial highlights the importance of scientific testing for the effectiveness of mechanical devices in clinical use, such as pneumatic compression in this trial. | |
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Comment
The incidence of DVT in critical illness is 5-20% despite pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis. Mechanical thromboprophylaxis reduces DVT incidence compared to no thromboprophylaxis. Does intermittent mechanical add to pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis in critical illness? Are both...