Pneumatic Compression for Preventing Venous Thromboembolism (PREVENT)
Deep Venous Thrombosis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Deep Venous Thrombosis focused on measuring Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Intermittent Pneumatic Compression, Pharmacologic DVT, Prophylaxis, Critically Ill Patients.
Eligibility Criteria
INCLUSION CRITERIA
A. Medical-Surgical ICU patients >14 years old at participating ICU. ICUs that use other age cut-off for adult patients will adhere to their local standard (16 or 18 years) B. Weight > 45kg C. Expected ICU LOS> 72hrs D. Eligible for pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis with UFH and LMWH.
EXCLUSION CRITERIA
A. Patient treated with IPC for > 24 hours in this current ICU admission. B. Patient in the ICU> 48 hours. C. Patient treated with pharmacologic VTE prophylaxis with medications other than UFH or LMWH.
D. Inability or contraindication to applying IPC to both legs i.Burns in the lower extremities, lacerations, active skin infection, & ischemic limb in the legs at the site of IPC placement ii. Acute ischemia in the lower extremities iii. Amputated foot or leg on one or two sides iv. Compartment Syndrome v. Severe peripheral arterial disease vi. Vein ligation, gangrene, recent vein grafts, and draining incisions vii. Evidence of bone fracture in lower extremities E. Therapeutic dose of anticoagulation with UFH or LMWH F. Pregnancy G. Limitation of life support, life expectancy < 7 days or palliative care H. Allergy to the sleeves material I. Patients with Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter
Sites / Locations
- Intensive Care Unit, King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression(IPC)
No Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
The intervention group will be receiving Intermittent Pneumatic Compression(IPC)
patients will not receive Intermittent Pneumatic Compression