DVT prophylaxis reduces the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis through medications, compression stockings, and devices. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can occur when a blood clot forms in a deep vein ...

Medical Compression Systems, Inc. (MCS), today announced new data further validating the use of the ActiveCare ® DVT prophylaxis compression system following total joint replacement procedures. The ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Until recently, orthopedic surgeons lacked specialty-specific recommendations for preventing venous ...

Prevention and treatment of thromboembolic complications, such as deep venous thrombosis (DVT), have long been a part of perioperative nursing care. A DVT is a blood clot that typically develops in a ...

Venous thromboembolism, though rare in the community, is a major cause of death among hospitalized patients. It is estimated to cause 100,000 deaths per year and to contribute to mortality in another ...

Deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis with the low–molecular-weight heparin dalteparin was not associated with an excessive anticoagulant effect among critically ill patients with severe renal ...

Combating patient noncompliance with DVT prophylaxis Successful DVT prophylaxis with pharmacologic agents and adjunctive treatment modalities depends on both consistency and accuracy. Before deciding ...