How to reduce DVT risk in outpatient surgery patients with at-home compression therapy
The number of outpatient surgeries has grown dramatically over the last 40 years and with this ongoing shift, patients recovering at home run the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a serious complication of surgery.
However, mechanical prophylaxis, including intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC), can mitigate the risk for patients recovering at home.
Key learning points:
However, mechanical prophylaxis, including intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC), can mitigate the risk for patients recovering at home.
Key learning points:
- Implications of the shift from inpatient to outpatient procedures and more patients heading home sooner
- Opportunities to implement at-home compression therapy for VTE risk reduction
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