Can a new design of pneumatic compression device reduce variations in delivered therapy for the mechanical prophylaxis of thromboembolic disease after total hip arthroplasty?

摘要

BackgroundCompression devices have been shown to prevent thromboembolic disease. However, the pressures generated may not be the same as the ones recommended by the manufacturer. The purpose of this study is to investigate a new sequential compression device with feedback to maintain optimal therapy, and to determine whether therapy is improved with this new device.