Efficacy of Micromobile Foot Compression Device in Increasing Lower Limb Venous Blood Flow
Joint Authors
Weatherall, Mark
Fingleton, James
Beasley, Richard
Charles, Thomas
Braithwaite, Irene
Mackintosh, Stephen
Source
International Journal of Vascular Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
A novel, micromobile foot compression device (MMC) has been developed to reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism associated with prolonged seated immobility.
Objective.
To compare the efficacy of the MMC with graduated compression stockings in augmenting lower limb venous blood flow.
Patients/Methods.
Twenty participants were randomised to wear the MMC or a graduated compression stocking (GCS) on either the left or right leg while seated.
Doppler ultrasound measurements of popliteal vein blood flow and leg circumference measurements were made -30 and -10 minutes (baseline) and +30 and +60 minutes following application of the interventions.
The primary outcome variable was peak systolic velocity.
A mixed linear model was used, with covariates including baseline measurement, randomised side, time, and a time by interaction term.
Results.
The mean popliteal vein peak systolic velocity at 60 minutes with the MMC was 20.1 cm/s which was significantly higher than with the GCS (difference 14.1 cm/s 95% CI 12.1–16.2), representing a 3.8-fold increase from baseline.
Conclusion.
The MMC resulted in a marked increase in lower limb venous blood flow which suggests that it may have efficacy in reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism associated with prolonged seated immobility, such as long distance air travel.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Charles, Thomas& Mackintosh, Stephen& Fingleton, James& Braithwaite, Irene& Weatherall, Mark& Beasley, Richard. 2013. Efficacy of Micromobile Foot Compression Device in Increasing Lower Limb Venous Blood Flow. International Journal of Vascular Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Charles, Thomas…[et al.]. Efficacy of Micromobile Foot Compression Device in Increasing Lower Limb Venous Blood Flow. International Journal of Vascular Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Charles, Thomas& Mackintosh, Stephen& Fingleton, James& Braithwaite, Irene& Weatherall, Mark& Beasley, Richard. Efficacy of Micromobile Foot Compression Device in Increasing Lower Limb Venous Blood Flow. International Journal of Vascular Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-510607
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-510607