DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the large veins, usually in the legs, leading to either partially or completely blocked circulation. If left untreated, this clot has the potential to move into the lungs and produce a pulmonary embolism requiring immediate medical attention.
DVT is an equal opportunity killer. It does not discriminate by age, race or gender. Anyone can be affected under the right circumstances, even if they are otherwise healthy and active. DVT threatens nearly two million Americans each year. DVT risk is greatest between two and five days after surgery, with a second peak risk period occurring about 10 days after surgery—after the patient has been discharged. Although preventable, almost 300,000 people die annually from DVT and its primary complication, pulmonary embolism.
A Sequential Compression Device (SCD) is a method of DVT prevention that improves blood flow in the legs. SCD’s are shaped like “sleeves” that wrap around the legs and inflate with air one at a time. This imitates walking and helps prevent blood clots. SCD's should be worn anytime a patient is in bed or sitting.
Scientific and clinical evaluations of SCD's strongly suggest that the nature of their effect on DVT prophylaxis derives from their ability to increase mean and peak femoral vein (in the leg) velocity as well as their effect on the systemic coagulation and fibrinolytic mechanisms.
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Venous thomboembolism (VTE) affects as many as 900,000 Americans each year
As many as 100,000 people die of blot clots each year
1 of 4 people who have a pulmonary embolism (PE) die without warning
Women are five times more likely to experience a dangerous blood clot when they are pregnant
Surgical delivery by C-section nearly doubles a pregnant woman’s risk for dangerous blood clot
Roughly 1 out of 10 hospital deaths are related to blood clots in the lungs
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