TY - JOUR
T1 - A miniature and mobile intermittent pneumatic compression device for the prevention of deep-vein thrombosis after joint replacement
AU - Ben-Galim, Peleg
AU - Steinberg, Ely L.
AU - Rosenblatt, Yishai
AU - Parnes, Nata
AU - Menahem, Aharon
AU - Arbel, Ron
PY - 2004
Y1 - 2004
N2 - The WizAir-DVT is a miniature, light-weight (690 g), battery-operated and mobile intermittent pneumatic compression device (ICD), which enables continuous intraoperative use and immediate patient mobilization postoperatively. We compared its efficacy with a commonly used ICD, the Kendall SCD. Peak femoral vein flow velocity was measured in 20 apparently healthy volunteers at rest and with each device: we found no significant differences between them. A second prospective, randomized, clinical trial was used to compare the efficiency of the device in preventing deep venous thrombosis (DVT) after joint replacement in 50 patients (n = 25/group). None developed DVT. Doppler ultrasonography revealed no significant differences. The WizAir-DVT antithrombotic compression device is as safe and effective as the Kendall SCD.
AB - The WizAir-DVT is a miniature, light-weight (690 g), battery-operated and mobile intermittent pneumatic compression device (ICD), which enables continuous intraoperative use and immediate patient mobilization postoperatively. We compared its efficacy with a commonly used ICD, the Kendall SCD. Peak femoral vein flow velocity was measured in 20 apparently healthy volunteers at rest and with each device: we found no significant differences between them. A second prospective, randomized, clinical trial was used to compare the efficiency of the device in preventing deep venous thrombosis (DVT) after joint replacement in 50 patients (n = 25/group). None developed DVT. Doppler ultrasonography revealed no significant differences. The WizAir-DVT antithrombotic compression device is as safe and effective as the Kendall SCD.
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U2 - 10.1080/00016470410001466
DO - 10.1080/00016470410001466
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C2 - 15513491
AN - SCOPUS:7044246051
SN - 0001-6470
VL - 75
SP - 584
EP - 587
JO - Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica
JF - Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica
IS - 5
ER -