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 new study showed a 29.9% decrease in the development of proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in immobile stroke patients who received intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) using the Kendall SCD ...

A new study published in The Lancet demonstrates that intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC), applied to the legs via inflatable sleeves, can substantially reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis ...

June 12, 2007 -- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearances for an intermittent pneumatic compression device for the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency, venous ...

Jan Davidson, RN, MSN, is the new AORN perioperative education specialist who has a focus on ambulatory surgery centers. Q: I am trying to determine what the best practice is relative to applying IPC ...