Electrical stimulation devices for the prevention of venous thromboembolism: Preliminary studies of physiological efficacy and user satisfaction:

Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering

JamesBadger¹ 

关键词: Electrical stimulation;    venous thromboembolism;    venous thromboprophylaxis;    deep vein thrombosis;    stroke;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2055668318800218

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

IntroductionElectrical stimulation could provide an alternative method for preventing venous thromboembolism in stroke patients. The purpose of this preliminary study was to explore the effects of electrical stimulation and intermittent pneumatic compression on enhancing lower limb venous return in healthy and chronic stroke patients and also to evaluate patient and nurse satisfaction.MethodsWe investigated the effectiveness of two electrical stimulation devices: Geko (Firstkind Ltd, High Wycombe, UK) and Orthopaedic Microstim 2V2 (Odstock Medical Ltd, Salisbury, UK); and one intermittent pneumatic compression device: Huntleigh Flowstron Universal (Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd, Cardiff, UK). We recruited 12 healthy and 5 chronic stroke participants. The devices were fitted sequentially, and Doppler ultrasound measurements were taken. Eight patients and nurses were also recruited for a separate usability evaluation.ResultsThe electrical stimulation devices emulated the blood flow characteristics of intermitten...

【 授权许可】

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