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Mechanical compression added to anticoagulation increases effectiveness of DVT prevention
May 2013
Mechanical compression added to anticoagulation increases effectiveness of DVT prevention
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Combined (mechanical and pharmacological) modalities for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in joint replacement surgery
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2012 Jun;94(6):729-34Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
The meta-analysis and systematic review identified 6 randomized controlled trials that compared the effectiveness of using combined modalities versus the intermittent mechanical compression or anticoagulants in isolation, in the prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing hip or knee arthroplasty. A total of 1399 patients were identified from these studies. Results from the analysi...
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