Ambulatory Portable Pneumatic Compression Device as Part of a Multimodal Aspirin-Based Approach in Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Outpatient Total Knee Arthroplasty
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DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2020.05.007
Abstract: Background The purpose of this study is to review the incidence of symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients undergoing outpatient primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) who used a portable pneumatic compression device as part of… read more here.
Keywords: part multimodal; vte; compression; pneumatic compression ... See more keywords
Superior Clinical, Quality of Life, Functional, and Health Economic Outcomes with Pneumatic Compression Therapy for Lymphedema.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.08.091
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Pneumatic compression therapy is one of several options for the management of lymphedema. The lack of clarity around clinical outcomes, quality of life, cost of care, and its proper application as a function of… read more here.
Keywords: compression therapy; quality life; pneumatic compression; lymphedema ... See more keywords
Severe lymphoedema in gynaecological cancers: Impact of pneumatic compression on quality of life
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2021.100902
Abstract: Highlights • Lower limb lymphoedema adversely affects quality of life in gynaecological cancer patients.• Pneumatic compression devices facilitate home self-management of severe lymphoedema.• Significant improvement across all quality of life domains except sexual function was… read more here.
Keywords: quality life; severe lymphoedema; life; pneumatic compression ... See more keywords
The Effectiveness of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression in Therapy of Lymphedema of Lower Limbs: Methods of Evaluation and Results.
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2018.0005
Abstract: BACKGROUND Evaluation of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) in lymphedema is classically based on measurements of circumferences and volume of the edematous limb. However, although important, it provides only a general information without insight into what… read more here.
Keywords: compression; limb; pneumatic compression; evaluation ... See more keywords
Long-Term Effectiveness of Combined Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Plus Low-Level Laser Therapy in Patients with Postmastectomy Lymphedema: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2020.0132
Abstract: Background: Upper limb lymphedema may be revealed after breast cancer and its treatment. Among different treatment approaches, intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) therapy and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) are reported as effective modalities in the treatment… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; long term; treatment; pneumatic compression ... See more keywords
A Prospective Preliminary Study Examining the Physiological Impact of Pneumatic Compression Dosing in the Treatment of Lower Extremity Lymphedema.
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2022.0087
Abstract: Background: Optimal frequency and duration of pneumatic compression device (PCD) therapy for lymphedema is undetermined. This prospective, randomized preliminary study evaluated the impact of different PCD dosing protocols on physiological and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) to… read more here.
Keywords: day; lower extremity; pneumatic compression; preliminary study ... See more keywords
A novel device for lower leg intermittent pneumatic compression synchronized with active ankle exercise for prevention of deep vein thrombosis
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DOI: 10.1177/02683555221089618
Abstract: Objective Intermittent pneumatic compression devices (IPCDs) and active ankle exercises have been shown to be efficacious in preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) by increasing venous flow velocity and volume. However, IPCDs are expensive and require electricity;… read more here.
Keywords: aae; intermittent pneumatic; lower leg; pneumatic compression ... See more keywords
Usability evaluation of a novel compact pneumatic compression device for the treatment of lymphoedema: Pilot study
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DOI: 10.1177/02683555221096298
Abstract: Objective To perform a preliminary usability evaluation of a novel, compact pneumatic compression device in patients with lymphoedema. Methods This open-label, single-arm trial had two phases: the first focused on the fitting of the pneumatic… read more here.
Keywords: usability evaluation; evaluation novel; pneumatic compression; compression device ... See more keywords
Effect of pneumatic compression device and stocking use on symptoms and quality of life in women with lipedema: A proof-in-principle randomized trial
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DOI: 10.1177/02683555221145779
Abstract: Objective Does short-term use of pneumatic compression devices (PCD) and off-the-shelf compression alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life in women with lipedema and secondary lipolymphedema? Methods Prospective, randomized controlled, industry-sponsored, proof-in-principle study comparing PCD… read more here.
Keywords: compression; proof principle; quality life; pneumatic compression ... See more keywords
Statistical analysis plan for the Pneumatic CompREssion for PreVENting Venous Thromboembolism (PREVENT) trial: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1186/s13063-018-2534-6
Abstract: BackgroundThe Pneumatic CompREssion for Preventing VENous Thromboembolism (PREVENT) trial evaluates the effect of adjunctive intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) with pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis compared to pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis alone on venous thromboembolism (VTE) in critically ill adults.Methods/designIn this… read more here.
Keywords: trial; pneumatic compression; plan; venous thromboembolism ... See more keywords
Optimisation of intermittent pneumatic compression in patients with lymphoedema of the legs
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DOI: 10.1684/ejd.2022.4382
Abstract: Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) has established itself as a cornerstone in the combined decongestive therapy (CDT) of leg oedema, however, there is little evidence on the degree of volume shifts. We performed continuous volume measurements… read more here.
Keywords: compression stockings; leg; intermittent pneumatic; volume ... See more keywords