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IPC plus pharmacological prophylaxis vs pharmacological prophylaxis alone

Incidence of DVTc (early postoperative period) · people undergoing surgery or at risk of developing VTE because of surgery, trauma or ICU stay

IPC plus pharmacological prophylaxis leads to lower incidence of DVTc (early postoperative period) compared with pharmacological prophylaxis alone (high certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism 2022 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
OR 0.38 [0.21, 0.7]
17 studies · 6151 participants
High

IPC plus pharmacological prophylaxis vs IPC alone

Incidence of DVTc (early postoperative period) · people undergoing surgery or at risk of developing VTE because of surgery, trauma or ICU stay

IPC plus pharmacological prophylaxis may leads to lower incidence of DVTc (early postoperative period) compared with IPC alone (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Combined intermittent pneumatic leg compression and pharmacological prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolism 2022 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
OR 0.51 [0.36, 0.72]
18 studies · 5394 participants
Low