![]() ![]() The influence of the amount of pressure, inflation rate, timing of initiation, and duration of prophylaxis for maximum benefit are still unclear 10,11. The outcomes evaluated included: venous thromboembolism (VTE), (deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism ), adverse events, such as postoperative bleeding and swelling, ease of application and use, and patient compliance with the device 2-8.ĭetermining differences in the efficacy and other outcomes between the numerous IPCD on the market is not possible, because these devices have been evaluated in small number of randomized controlled trials (RCT) that were underpowered 3,9. The assessment of efficacy for IPCD is complicated by the inclusion of various types and doses of anticoagulant and antithrombotic medications in the published studies. In addition, these devices can be subdivided into providing sequential or uniform pressure, gradual or rapid inflation, and portable (outpatient) or stationary (in-hospital) devices 2,3. ![]() These devices can be categorized into anatomical locations of application, such as thigh-calf compression, calf compression only, and foot compression. Rationale: There are numerous types of IPCD currently available 1-3. However, devices with patient monitoring sensors and sequential compression may improve patient compliance. Response/Recommendation: The current evidence does not demonstrate notable differences in the clinical outcomes between different types of intermittent pneumatic compression devices (IPCD).
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