Two recent studies show a similar reduction in DVT among stroke patients and those in the ICU from the use of intermittent pneumatic compression devices. Dr Goldhaber discusses the relevance of these ...

The aim of this overview was to compare the effectiveness of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) with graduated compression stockings (GCS) for the control of postoperative venous thrombosis. The ...

Compression therapy refers to the use of critically designed stockings that are used to increase the blood activity in the limbs and other parts of the body by improving the vein support. Compression ...

Carol Tweed, MSc, BSc, is an independent consultant, Wellington, New Zealand; Neil Wigglesworth, PhD, BSc, RN, is nurse consultant, infection control, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; both authors ...

AUDUBON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AIROS® Medical, Inc., a medical technology manufacturer and designer specializing in compression therapy devices that treat lymphedema and venous complications, today ...