89implementing evidence based practice: an audit of intermittent pneumatic compression (ipc) prescription in stroke at a district stroke centre

Introduction: The CLOTS III randomised control trail demonstrated that “IPC is an effective and inexpensive method of reducing the risk of DVT and improving survival in immobile stroke patients.”1. DVT risk is highest amongst stroke patients following immobilisation and NICE (CG 92) recommends application of IPC devices and documentation of a decision for or against them in this high risk patient group.
Source: Age and Ageing - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research