Sequential Compression Device (SCD) accelerates venous emptying in the ... and is efficacious in reducing overall DVT incidence in hip arthroplasty patients when venography is used as a diagnostic ...

no recommendation can be made at this time for extended VTE prophylaxis following hospitalization for an IBD flare," the authors concluded. "However, patients with these risk factors should be ...

Each group was treated with one of two types of mechanical compression devices for DVT prophylaxis ... were used in each patient wearing the SCD, but this was routine and the appropriate wear ...