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| Prevention of Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism |
| Source: National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement. JAMA 6(2): 744-749, 1986 |
| Summary: The consensus panel concluded that "deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism constitute major health problems… (and) can be significantly reduced by prophylactic regimens, which should be used more extensively". Both mechanical and pharmacological regimens have been successfully used, alone or in combination, to decrease DVT formation. External pneumatic compression devices have been shown to be efficacious and safe for most patients, and are highly recommended for certain groups of high-risk patients where the increased risk of bleeding could result in serious complications. |