systematic_review
    2016
    High Quality

    Compression stockings for preventing deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers

    Clarke MJ, Broderick C, Hopewell S

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Methodology

    Cochrane review of randomized trials of compression stockings during flights of four hours or more.

    Key Findings

    Stockings substantially reduced asymptomatic deep vein thrombosis and leg oedema in air travellers.

    Conclusions

    Compression stockings reduce flight-associated asymptomatic DVT.

    Limitations

    No trial was powered for symptomatic DVT or pulmonary embolism.

    Related Health Concerns

    Deep Vein Thrombosis

    Study Details

    Year:2016
    Sample Size:2,856
    Quality Score:8/10

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