i want a book discussing prevention of D.v.t IN icu

hello every one i am looking for any book or article dicussing physical therapy role in preventing DVT in the icu so plz help me

I am not aware of any article about DVT prevention information specifically for ICU patients. I believe the same DVT prevention concept applies for any patient in acute care.
I published an article about early mobilization of LVAD patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation in the ICU. It is NOT specific for DVT prevention, however it focuses on the concept of early mobility to prevent the secondary complications of bedrest.

Early Mobilization of LVAD Recipients Who Require Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation
Christiane S. Perme, PT, Robert E. Southard, MD, David L. Joyce, MD, George P. Noon, MD, and Matthias Loebe, MD, PhD. Tex Heart Inst J. 2006; 33(2): 130–133.


Here is the link:

Early Mobilization of LVAD Recipients Who Require Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation



Christiane Perme, PT CCS
Board Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Specialist
Senior Physical Therapist
The Methodist Hospital
6565 Fannin, M1-024
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 441-2675
FAX: (713) 441-0143
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