Anaes Vivas · Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis
Equipment viva — the intermittent pneumatic compression
An equipment viva on the IPC — the rhythmic calf compression that empties the veins and stimulates the fibrinolysis; the first-line for the high-bleeding-risk patient; the bridge to the pharmacological; the contraindications (the PAD, the leg pathology); and the systematic-review efficacy.
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An intermittent pneumatic compression (the IPC) device with the calf sleeves. Describe its mechanism, its efficacy, and its place in the VTE prophylaxis.
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This is the intermittent pneumatic compression (the IPC) device with the calf sleeves. Describe its mechanism, its efficacy, and its place in the VTE prophylaxis.
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- [6]Su L, et al. Intermittent pneumatic compression devices for VTE prevention: a review. Support Care Cancer, 2025.PMID 41272206
- [41272207]Bersten AD, Soni N (eds) Oh's Intensive Care Manual. 8th edition, Elsevier, 2018.