Should intermittent pneumatic compression devices be standard therapy for the prevention of venous t...
Should intermittent pneumatic compression devices be standard therapy for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events in major surgery? Protocol for a randomised clinical trial (IMPOSTERS)
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England: British Medical Journal Publishing Group
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IntroductionVenous thromboembolism (VTE) is a recognised postsurgical risk. Current prevention methods involve low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), graduated compression stockings (GCS), and intermittent pneumatic compression devices (IPCDs). Australian guidelines, commonly adopted by surgeons, recommend LMWH with GCS and/or IPCDs. IPCDs pose clini...
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Should intermittent pneumatic compression devices be standard therapy for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events in major surgery? Protocol for a randomised clinical trial (IMPOSTERS)
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_d46b571c49964fde836ed9cbb919ef48
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_d46b571c49964fde836ed9cbb919ef48
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2044-6055
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2044-6055
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10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078913
