Efficacy of mechanical and pharmacological prophylaxis for deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing planned surgery in moderate risk patients.
Phase 3
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: I824- Acute embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of lower extremity
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2021/02/030918
- Lead Sponsor
- Kasturba Medical College Manipal
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Closed to Recruitment of Participants
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Inclusion Criteria
All patients undergoing elective surgeries with moderate risk for DVT on Capirini score 4 or less and are willing to participate in study.
Exclusion Criteria
i. All patients with High and Very high risk for DVT/PE.
ii. Any patient who is already on prophylaxis.
iii. Mechanical prophylaxis to be avoided in
-Suspected or proven peripheral arterial disease
-Doppler pressure index < 0.8
-Peripheral arterial bypass grafting
-Peripheral neuropathy or other causes of sensory impairment
-Known allergy to material of manufacture
-Severe leg oedema
-Major limb deformity or unusual leg size or shape preventing correct fit
-Fragile ââ?¬Ë?tissue paperââ?¬• skin, dermatitis, gangrene or recent skin graft.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To determine the incidence of DVT/PE in moderate risk patients undergoing elective surgeries who have received mechanical or pharmacological prophylaxis.Timepoint: 30 days
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To compare the cost of mechanical versus pharmacogical prophylaxisTimepoint: 30 days .