Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Pneumatic compression for prevention of deep vein thrombosis following hip surgery. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Directory Publication. 2011 Authors' conclusions Pneumatic compression therapy attempts to prevent blood clots by improving blood flow from the legs to the heart by repeatedly applying waves of pressure to the feet or legs. After hip surgery, the goal of this therapy is to prevent or reduce the extent of deep vein thromboses in the legs that can cause potentially fatal pulmonary embolism. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hips; Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices; Venous Thrombosis Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32011001330 Date abstract record published 05/10/2011 |