Mechanical prophylaxis is suggested when risks for bleeding and thrombosis are elevated.
A low rate of VTE was also found in a recent study when mechanical prophylaxis was used [ 28].
In the introduction I miss some information about pharmacological and mechanical prophylaxis (what is it, when is it used, examples etc).
No significant association with VTE was found when regarding to the following comparisons: mechanical prophylaxis (vs. chemoprophylaxis) [ 52], below-knee stockings (vs. up-knee) [ 24] and weight bearing within 48 h [ 30].
In this case, mechanical prophylaxis is indicated.
Mechanical prophylaxis via GCS is advised.
Mechanical prophylaxis is based on the use of elastic compression stockings (passive mechanical prophylaxis) and intermittent pneumatic pumps (active mechanical prophylaxis) [1, 3].
Elective indications for mechanical prophylaxis are high risk of thrombosis accompanied by contraindications to pharmacological prophylaxis.
In minor orthopaedic surgery, passive mechanical prophylaxis is often the only advisable prophylaxis in low-risk patients [1, 3].
Most nurses reported that the EOVs supported them in implementing best practice VTE mechanical prophylaxis.
