Patients who do not have mechanical prophylaxis and pharmacologic prophylaxis have a higher incidence of DVT than patients who do. What is mechanical prophylaxis for a DVT?
A) Pneumatic tourniquet
B) Anti-embolism stockings
C) CPM machine
D) Thigh-high TEDs
Ans: B
Feedback: The incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is 48% for patients who have not had any type of VTE preventive measures instituted, which includes mechanical prophylaxis (eg, anti-embolism stockings) and pharmacologic prophylaxis (eg, antithrombotic medications). Therefore options A, C, and D are incorrect.
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