Prophylactic measures for reducing deep vein thrombosis risk in post-operative critical care patients
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: The effect of knee-length DVT stockings and structured leg exercises in reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is of interest. Participants were randomly divided into experimental (n=60) and control (n=60) groups and DVT risk was assessed using the Modified Caprini Risk Score at baseline and Wells Criteria post-intervention. Baseline scores were comparable, confirming group homogeneity, but post-intervention analysis showed a significant reduction in DVT probability in the experimental group. The mean Wells score was 0.82 for the experimental group compared to 5.37 in the control group, with p < 0.001 indicating a highly significant difference. Data shows that simple, non-pharmacological interventions can effectively lower DVT risk in high-risk surgical patients and should be incorporated into routine post-operative care to reduce thromboembolic complications.
Source: Bioinformation
Authors: Robin Abraham, India, Mahalakshmi B, Siva Subramanian N
Institution: Sankalchand Patel University
Language: English
Subfield: Internal Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4415913884
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