Szmigiel A, Zolynski K, Remijasz H, Malicki C.
[Rhythmic pneumatic compression of the limb as a contributing element of
postoperative deep vein thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients after orthopedic
surgery]
[Article in Polish]
Chir Narzadow Ruchu Ortop Pol 1990;55(4-6):481-5

Kliniki Chirurgii Urazowej Polowej i Ortopedii WAM w Lodzi.

A combined prophylaxis against postoperative deep venous thrombosis comprising of
sequential pneumatic limb compression using RMP I/K apparatus and lysine or dextran
70.000 administration was of applied in 34 patients after total hip arthroplasty.
In 14 cases lysine was the drug, dextran was used in remaining ones. Prophylaxis
was evaluated by impedance plethysmography. No case of postoperative deep venous
thrombosis was reported.