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MECHANICAL PROPHYLAXIS [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
CONT

Mechanical Prophylaxis . For patients at low risk of DVT [deep vein thrombosis], early mobilization, elevation of the lower extremity, graduated compression elastic stockings, and continuous passive motion (CPM) may be beneficial.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
CONT

Circulation veineuse des membres inférieurs : En vol spatial et en HDT [Head Down Tilt ou microgravité stimulée] les veines jugulaires restent très dilatées (+30 à +40%) ce qui témoigne d'une stase veineuse importante au niveau cérébral pendant toute la durée du séjour dans l'espace. [...] Une prophylaxie mécanique ("thigh-cuffs" ou bracelets) permet de réduire cette stagnation sanguine au niveau céphalique [...]

Spanish

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