A miniature and mobile intermittent pneumatic compression device for the prevention of deep-vein thrombosis after joint replacement |
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| Authors: | Peleg Ben-Galim Ely Steinberg Yishai Rosenblatt Nata Parnes Aharon Menahem Ron Arbel |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Orthopedic Surgery “B”, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel |
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| Abstract: | The WizAir-DVT is a miniature, lightweight (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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