Key result
Elastic compression stockings prevented the development of symptomless deep-vein thrombosis during long-haul flights.
Why the study?
Does wearing elastic compression stockings prevent the development of deep venous thrombosis in long-haul flights?
Does wearing elastic compression stockings prevent the development of deep venous thrombosis in long-haul flights?
Wearing elastic compression stockings during long-haul flights is effective in preventing the development of deep venous thrombosis.
Source Citation Scurr JH, Machin SJ, Bailey-King S, et al. Frequency and prevention of symptomless deep-vein thrombosis in long-haul flights: a randomised trial. Lancet. 2001 May 12;357:1485-9. 11377600 (All 2001 articles were reviewed for relevancy, and abstracts were last revised in 2007.)
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Thomas G. DeLoughery (2001) studied this question. Elastic compression stockings prevented the development of symptomless deep-vein thrombosis during long-haul flights.
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