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| Blood-Flow Augmentation of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Systems Used for the Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis Prior to Surgery |
| Source: Flam E, Berry S, Coyle A, et al. Am J Surgery 171: 312-315, 1996 |
| Summary: Peak venous blood velocity was measured using Duplex ultrasonography in order to compare flow augmentation achieved by different intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) systems. The knee-high single pulse intermittent pneumatic compression system (IPC) produced a significantly higher venous blood-flow augmentation than the thigh-high vinyl sequential pulse system. |