TY - JOUR T1 - Intermittent pneumatic compression is effective in reducing proximal DVT JF - Evidence Based Nursing JO - Evid Based Nurs SP - 47 LP - 47 DO - 10.1136/eb-2015-102265 VL - 19 IS - 2 AU - Kwok Ming Ho AU - Yusra Harahsheh Y1 - 2016/04/01 UR - http://ebn.bmj.com/content/19/2/47.abstract N2 - Commentary on: Dennis M, Sandercock P, Graham C, et al. The Clots in Legs Or sTockings after Stroke (CLOTS) 3 trial: a randomised controlled trial to determine whether or not intermittent pneumatic compression reduces the risk of post-stroke deep vein thrombosis and to estimate its cost-effectiveness. Health Technol Assess 2015;19:1–90.OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedIntermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) is effective in reducing proximal deep vein thrombosis and should be used for all immobile patients with stroke, unless cost is a major concern.The cost-effectiveness of IPC in different types of medical patients remains uncertain; future randomised controlled trials on IPC should be powered by cost-effectiveness.Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common complication in hospitalised patients, and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Although pharmacological thromboprohylaxis is effective in reducing VTE, many patients with … ER -