Extensive Bullous Complication Associated with Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 801-802, 2013.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-211902
ABSTRACT
Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) device is an effective method to prevent deep vein thrombosis. This method has been known to be safe with very low rate of complications compared to medical thromboprophylaxis. Therefore, this modality has been used widely in patients who underwent a hip fracture surgery. We report a patient who developed extensive bullae, a potentially serious skin complication, beneath the leg sleeves during the use of IPC device after hip fracture surgery.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Blister
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Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices
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Venous Thromboembolism
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Hip Fractures
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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