Effect of the use of computer generated pressure hemostat on venous thrombosis of the lower limbs of elderly patients

Objective To study the effect of computerized pressure hemostat on lower limb deep vein thrombosis in high-risk elderly patients.Methods From September to December 2013,36 orthopedic hospitalized patients who received operations were divided into the hemostat group and the non-hemostat group with 18 patients in each group.D-dimer changes and lower limb deep vein thrombosis were observed in both groups.Results D-dimer was significantly increased in both groups compared with that before operation,but the extent of elevation in the non-hemostat group was lower than that in the hemostat group.D-dimer and cases of lower limb deep vein thrombosis in the hemostat group was higher than those in the non-hemostat group after operation,which showed significant difference.Conclusions The use of computerized pressure hemostat will increase the risk of lower limb deep vein thrombosis in elderly patients,so the technical operation procedures should be strictly enforced accompany with safely use of computerized pressure hemostat. Key words: Hemostat;  Lower limb deep vein thrombosis;  Elderly patients