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Graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. [PDF]
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2018 Hospitalised patients are at increased risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the lower limb and pelvic veins, on a background of prolonged immobilisation associated with their medical or surgical illness. Patients with DVT are at increased risk of developing a pulmonary embolism (PE).
Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Lees T.
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Venous thromboembolism: use of graduated compression stockings
British Journal of Nursing, 2015 This article aims to review the use of graduated compression stockings in the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE). This is particularly important owing to the increasing number of people who die from hospital-acquired VTE and deep vein thrombosis.
Ojo, Omorogieva +1 more
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What information patients require on graduated compression stockings
British Journal of Nursing, 2006 Graduated compression stockings are used prophylactically on a variety of patients within acute hospitals. Anecdotal evidence suggests patients have a limited understanding of this treatment. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore patients' experiences of compression stockings and to ascertain perceptions of their use.
V, May +9 more
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Graduated compression stockings. [PDF]
CMAJ, 2014 Compression therapy is a frequently used physical therapy in conditions involving venous and lymphatic insufficiency in the lower limbs, including varicosities, lymphedema, venous eczema and ulceration, deep vein thrombosis and postthrombotic syndrome.
Lim CS, Davies AH.
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Pressure mapping of medical compression bandages used for venous leg ulcer treatment [PDF]
, 2010 Chronic leg ulcers affect 1% of the adult population in the developed countries. The majority of leg ulcers are due to venous disease. The impact of venous ulcers on the quality of life is significant, and it costs the NHS £300 − 600m annually.
Al Khaburi, Jawad Ameen Jawad
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Health Technol Assess, 2015 Background: Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) can occur in surgical patients. Routine prophylaxis can be pharmacological and/or mechanical [e.g. graduated compression stockings (GCSs)]. GCSs are available in knee length or thigh length.
Wade R +7 more
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Graduated compression stockings in hip fractures. [PDF]
Ann R Coll Surg Engl, 2012 INTRODUCTION Hip fractures are the most common cause of acute admissions to orthopaedics and in the UK approximately 70,000–75,000 hip fractures occur annually. Hip fractures carry a significant risk of developing a venous thromboembolism. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) estimated that the risk of developing a venous ...
Alsawadi A, Loeffler M.
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The effect of graduated elastic compression stockings on clinical findings, complications and inflammatory and thrombotic markers in patients with superficial vein thrombophlebitis [PDF]
Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2021 Introduction/Objective. The objective of the paper is an assessment of the effect of graduated elastic compression stockings on clinical findings, complications, and inflammatory and thrombotic markers in patients with superficial vein thrombophlebitis ...
Marković Dragan +5 more
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Impact of Wearing Graduated Compression Stockings on Psychological and Physiological Responses during Prolonged Sitting. [PDF]
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2018 We investigated the impact of wearing vs. not wearing graduated compression stockings on psychological and physiological responses in 18 healthy young people (12 men and six women) during 3 h prolonged sitting.
Horiuchi M +3 more
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Graduated compression stockings for runners: friend, foe, or fake? [PDF]
J Athl Train, 2013 Objective: To assess the effect of graduated compression stockings (GCS) on lower leg volume and leg complaints in runners during and after exercise. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting:
Bovenschen HJ +2 more
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