American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Review Meta Analysis
Mechanical thromboprophylaxis in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To systematically review the randomized trials, observational studies, and survey evidence on compression and pneumatic devices for thromboprophylaxis in intensive care patients. ⋯ The limited evidence suggests that use of compressive and pneumatic devices yields results not significantly different from results obtained with no treatment or use of low-molecular-weight heparin. Until large randomized controlled trials are conducted, the role of mechanical approaches to thromboprophylaxis for intensive care patients remains uncertain.