Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Mar 2014
Review Meta AnalysisA review of the hemodynamic effects of external leg and lower body compression.
External leg and lower body compression (ELC) has been used for decades in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis and the treatment of leg ischemia. Because of systemic effects, the methods have regained interest in anesthesia, surgery and critical care. This review intends to summarize hemodynamic effects and their mechanisms. ⋯ ELC may help future research and optimizing treatment of hemodynamically unstable, surgical or critically ill patients, independent of plasma volume expansion.