Sequential commpression devices

[Roy Danks]

Back in the '80s there was a study that showed there was anti-thrombotic activity with squeezing of any of the extremities...it was done using some older techniques of identifying fibrinolysis (I think).  Anyway, subsequently, (since the late 90s) there have been papers that seem to refute that older evidence.  I still have the papers somewhere.  Interesting stuff.  I think it's been debunked.  I could dig them out if you're interested.
 
RD



> Date: Wed, 23 May 2007 21:32:20 -0400> From: harthy1973 at yahoo.ca> To: trauma-list at trauma.org> Subject: Sequential commpression devices> > I remember reading once that sequential compression> devices, did not necessarily need to be applied to the> lower extremities to prevent DVT. That even applying> them on the arms aided in DVT prophylaxis. Does any> one remember this or am I losing my mind with> advancing age? If you do would you mind sending me the> reference.> Thank you,> > Abdullah Al- Harthy> > > Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane with All new Yahoo! Mail: http://mrd.mail.yahoo.com/try_beta?.intl=ca> --> trauma-list : TRAUMA.ORG> To change your settings or unsubscribe visit:> http://www.trauma.org/index.php?/community/
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