Research progress on the application and treatment duration selection of intermittent pneumatic compression in the prevention of deep venous thrombosis in patients after major orthopedic surgery
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a common complication and cause of death in patients with major orthopedic surgery,and intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) is common mechanical preventive measure to prevent the formation of DVT in the lower limbs after orthopedic surgery. At present,there is a consensus on the principles and opinions regarding the use of IPC,but there is no unified theory on the usage time of IPC. DVT can occur in patients with major orthopedic surgery within 1 week to 3 months after surgery. Therefore,how to choose an appropriate prevention time that can balance the effectiveness of DVT prevention without wasting clinical resources and increasing patient burden is a key issue that needs attention. This paper reviews the research on the mechanism,clinical application status,treatment duration,and compliance of IPC therapy in preventing DVT after major orthopedic surgery. The aim is to provide reference for the use of IPC in clinical practice and theoretical basis for the prevention and nursing of DVT in patients with major orthopedic surgery.
Major orthopedic surgeryDeep venous thrombosis in the lower limbsIntermittent pneumatic compressionTreatment duration