Overview

WHAT IS DVT?

DVT or Deep Vein Thrombosis, is the formation of blood clot (thrombus) within deep veins, mostly in legs. It occurs because of reduce blood flow mainly due to long term immobility.

PE or Pulmonary Embolism, is the most dangerous and potentially fatal consequence of the DVT. The formed blood clot detaches and travels to the lungs, blocking an artery.

•DVT is the most common preventable cause of death in hospitals. It is ranked among the top 3 adverse medical outcomes in hospitals worldwide. 

•There’s a severe underutilization of DVT prophylaxis (17.4%) in India against globally, (50.2%) 

How do DVT sleeves and pumps i.e. Intermittent Pneumatic Compression work?

•The sleeve which has an inflatable chamber is wrapped around the patient legs.

•Air is pumped alternately in the left and right leg sleeves. For 12 seconds in one minute.

•When air is pumped in, blood is squeezed out of the limb.

•When air is taken out, blood is allowed to flow back in.

•This provides an active stimulation of the blood flow.