Thrombophylaxis with Antiembolisin Stockings
- 1 July 1985
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Orthopaedic Nursing
- Vol. 4 (4) , 33-37???39
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00006416-198507000-00007
Abstract
Elastic stockings are used as aphysical method to help prevent deep venous thrombosis. They are used in conjunction with leg elevation and hourly active leg exercises. The stockings should befabri-cated to produce a decreasing pressure gradient that helps return venous valve competency, increases linear velocity of venous bloodflow, and reduces pooling behind vein cusps.Keywords
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