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• Published Subscription 2 Dec 2023

  Comparison Between Electrical Stimulation and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression to Reduce Incidence of Deep Vein Thrombosis in High-risk Critically lll Patients

  By Amal N. Abboud, Shaimaa E. Abdullah, Naglaa M. El Mokadem

  Abstract: Background: Prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is an effective way to reduce morbidity and death among critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs). Electrical stimulation and intermittent pneumatic compression are alternative preventive strategies of preventing DVT through decreasing the degree of lower limb edema and muscle weakness in ICU. Purpose of the Study: To compare the electrical stimulation and intermittent pneumatic compression as a preventive strategy to reduce …

  Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 26–40 Read article →