The aim of this overview was to compare the effectiveness of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) with graduated compression stockings (GCS) for the control of postoperative venous thrombosis. The ...

(MENAFN- GetNews) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious medical condition where blood clots form in the deep veins, most commonly in the legs. It can lead to severe complications such as pulmonary ...

Jan Davidson, RN, MSN, is the new AORN perioperative education specialist who has a focus on ambulatory surgery centers. Q: I am trying to determine what the best practice is relative to applying IPC ...

According to a patient safety toolkit, released by AAAHC’s Institute for Quality Improvement, some procedures commonly performed in the ambulatory surgery center setting have relatively high risks for ...

Recovery is a complicated fitness area to navigate. It means different things to different athletes, and each one has their favorite recovery ritual. The problem gets compounded when you introduce ...

The key phrase in action here is “intermittent sequential pneumatic compression.” Putting it in layman’s terms, the air chambers in the boot inflate and deflate to mimic leg muscle pump action, ...

Next generation of the Kendall™ SCD Series delivers an all-in-one solution for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism prevention "We're proud to introduce the reimagined Kendall SCD device to our ...