Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy or Pneumatic Compression VTE Prophylaxis
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is frequent in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Pharmacologic prophylaxis is sometimes contraindicated, and mechanical prophylaxis is used. The primary objective of the study is to compare Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) with conventional mechanical prophylaxis for the prevention of VTE in patients in the ICU.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients \> 18 years old in ICU 2. PADUA score\> 4 (medical patients) and/or Caprini score\> 3 (surgical patients) 3. Contraindication to pharmacological prophylaxis or indication to combined (pharmacological and mechanical VTE prophylaxis) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients \< 18 years old in ICU 2. Unable to use mechanical prophylaxis due to trauma, burns, fracture, or problems in inferior members that prevent the use of mechanical prophylaxis 3. Life expectations less than 24 hours