I'm excited to be getting my tummy tuck and BBL next year but I have concerns. My chosen doctor dsn't use a SCD device during surgery.I was advised by the nurse to buy my own compression socks and wear them 2 days prior to my surgery day,during the surgery and while recovering.Is this sufficient to prevent DVT?My chosen doc has had MUCH success with this method and to date no patients have suffered from DVT.I feel comfortable w this doctor bt need 2 b 100% sure since it IS my life on the line.
August 19, 2014
Answer: Compression Stockings Not Most Effective VTE Prevention Method The choice of which VTE prevention technique to use for surgery is dictated by your risk profile as well as the recommendations made in the American College of Chest Physicians Consensus Statement. If you do not have any other risk factors, you are in the low to moderate risk category. SCD's at a minimum are recommended for moderate risk patients. Compression stockings are not a viable prevention strategy if you are higher than low risk. Discuss your surgeons risk stratification protocol with him. All patients are not created equal so one method does not apply to all patients. Good luck!
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August 19, 2014
Answer: Compression Stockings Not Most Effective VTE Prevention Method The choice of which VTE prevention technique to use for surgery is dictated by your risk profile as well as the recommendations made in the American College of Chest Physicians Consensus Statement. If you do not have any other risk factors, you are in the low to moderate risk category. SCD's at a minimum are recommended for moderate risk patients. Compression stockings are not a viable prevention strategy if you are higher than low risk. Discuss your surgeons risk stratification protocol with him. All patients are not created equal so one method does not apply to all patients. Good luck!
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December 16, 2012
Answer: Compression Socks Vs SCD Device? #compressionsocks
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December 16, 2012
Answer: Compression Socks Vs SCD Device? #compressionsocks
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