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Pneumatic Recovery (NormaTec)Evidence & Dosage

Sequential compression and lymph flow promotion.

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Evidence at a glance

Total studies
863
With abstract
50
Meta / Systematic / RCT
132
Highly cited
50
Publication years
1971–2026

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Top studies on Pneumatic Recovery (NormaTec)

Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.

  1. A meta-analysis of thromboembolic prophylaxis following elective total hip arthroplasty.

    J Bone Joint Surg Am2000n=10,929Meta-Analysis98 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>Although several agents have been shown to reduce the risk of thromboembolic disease, there is no clear preference for thromboembolic prophylaxis in elective total hip arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to…

    Finding: Only warfarin, pneumatic compression, and low-molecular-weight heparin were associated with a significantly lower risk of symptomatic pulmonary embolism than placebo.

  2. Benefits and Risks of Prophylaxis for Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolus in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials and Consensus Conference.

    Plast Reconstr Surg2016Meta-Analysis86 influential citations

    <h4>Unlabelled</h4>The goal of this consensus conference, sponsored by the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials to examine both the benefits and risks of venous…

    Finding: This consensus conference performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials to examine both the benefits and risks of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in plastic surgery patients.

  3. Stratified meta-analysis of intermittent pneumatic compression of the lower limbs to prevent venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients.

    Circulation2013n=16,164Meta-Analysis64 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>Optimal thromboprophylaxis for patients at risk of bleeding remains uncertain. This meta-analysis assessed whether intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) of the lower limbs was effective in reducing venous…

    Finding: Adding pharmacological thromboprophylaxis to intermittent pneumatic compression further reduced the risk of deep vein thrombosis compared with intermittent pneumatic compression alone.

  4. A systematic review of venous thromboembolism mechanical prophylaxis devices during surgery.

    Langenbecks Arch Surg2023n=14Systematic Review54 influential citations

    Purpose Hospitalisation and surgery are major risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) and graduated compression stockings (GCS) are common mechanical prophylaxis devices used to prevent VTE.…

  5. Interventions for sensory impairment in the upper limb after stroke.

    Cochrane Database Syst Rev2010n=467Systematic Review53 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>Sensory impairments significantly limit the ability to use the upper limb after stroke. However, little is known about the effects of interventions used to address such impairments.<h4>Objectives</h4>To determine the…

  6. Potent anticoagulants are associated with a higher all-cause mortality rate after hip and knee arthroplasty.

    Clin Orthop Relat Res2008n=28,038Meta-Analysis50 influential citations

    Anticoagulation for thromboprophylaxis after THA and TKA has not been confirmed to diminish all-cause mortality. We determined whether the incidence of all-cause mortality and pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing total joint…

    Finding: In this review, Group A anticoagulants were associated with the highest all-cause mortality of the three thromboprophylaxis modalities studied.

  7. Intermittent pneumatic compression and deep vein thrombosis prevention. A meta-analysis in postoperative patients.

    Thromb Haemost2005n=2,270Meta-Analysis48 influential citations

    Our objective was to overview the effectiveness of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in postoperative patients, using meta-analysis methodology. We searched the Medline, metaRegister of…

  8. Evidence-based compression: prevention of stasis and deep vein thrombosis.

    Ann Surg2004Meta-Analysis48 influential citations

    <h4>Objective</h4>To summarize the currently published scientific evidence for the venous flow effects of mechanical devices, particularly intermittent pneumatic compression, and the relation to prevention of deep vein thrombosis…

    Finding: All major types of intermittent compression systems successfully empty deep veins of the lower limb and prevent stasis in a variety of subject groups.

  9. Meta-analysis of thromboembolic prophylaxis after total knee arthroplasty.

    J Bone Joint Surg Br2000n=6,001Meta-Analysis44 influential citations

    We performed a meta-analysis of the English literature to assess the efficacy of four common regimes for thromboembolic prophylaxis after total knee arthroplasty: aspirin, warfarin, low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) and pneumatic…

  10. Prevention of venous thromboembolism in the acute treatment phase after spinal cord injury: a randomized, multicenter trial comparing low-dose heparin plus intermittent pneumatic compression with enoxaparin.

    The Journal of trauma200341 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>The risk of venous thromboembolism is high after spinal cord injury (SCI). This prospective, multicenter study compared unfractionated heparin (UFH) plus intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) to enoxaparin alone as…

Frequently asked

What does the evidence say about Pneumatic Recovery (NormaTec)?
Only warfarin, pneumatic compression, and low-molecular-weight heparin were associated with a significantly lower risk of symptomatic pulmonary embolism than placebo.
What dosage was studied?
• Low-molecular-weight heparin, warfarin, aspirin, low-dose heparin, and pneumatic compression (Not reported) • Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis strategies including anesthetic management variation, elastic compression stockings, intermittent pneumatic compression, and chemoprophylaxis (Not reported) • Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) of the lower limbs (Not reported)
Are there safety considerations for Pneumatic Recovery (NormaTec)?
• Low-molecular-weight heparin increased minor wound-bleeding (8.9% vs 2.2% placebo). • Low-dose heparin increased minor wound-bleeding (7.6% vs 2.2% placebo). • Low-dose heparin increased major wound-bleeding (2.56% vs 0.28% placebo). • Low-dose heparin increased total major bleeding (3.46% vs 0.28% placebo).

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