Optimal Electrical Stimulus for Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis
- 23 September 1972
- Vol. 3 (5829) , 756-758
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.3.5829.756
Abstract
The most effective electrical stimulus to the calf muscles which prevents stasis in the soleal veins during operation was determined. This was subsequently used in a clinical trial and was shown to produce a 92% relative reduction in the incidence of deep vein thrombosis as determined by the 125I-fibrinogen test.Keywords
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