World Thrombosis Day
Founded by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), World Thrombosis Day shines a light on thrombosis — a serious but often misunderstood or unknown condition.
Did you know?
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) affects over 10 million people globally each year and is a leading cause of preventable hospital deaths. But with the right knowledge and preventive actions, many cases can be avoided.
What is VTE?
VTE is a serious condition where blood clots form in the veins, often in the legs, and can become life-threatening if they reach the lungs. Risk factors include immobility, surgery, hospital stays, pregnancy, cancer, and family history.
Watch for warning signs
- Swelling, pain, or redness in the legs
- Sudden chest pain or trouble breathing
If you notice these symptoms, seek medical help immediately.
Prevention in Practice
For healthcare professionals, early detection and effective prevention are crucial in reducing the risk of VTE among patients—especially those with limited mobility or other risk factors. Alongside encouraging movement and hydration, mechanical compression therapy is a proven method to help prevent blood clots in at-risk patients.
Kendall SCD SmartFlow™– Reliable Protection for Your Patients
The Cardinal Health™ Kendall SCD SmartFlow™ Compression System is the next generation of the Kendall™ Compression Series. The Kendall system is clinically proven to reduce the risk of VTE, and to improve outcomes in at-risk patients. The system combines sequential, gradient, and circumferential compression, and features Vascular Refill Detection (VRD) technology that customizes therapy for each patient by optimizing blood movement over time. Kendall SCD SmartFlow™ includes Therapy Tracker and Patient Sensing™ Technology to help care teams monitor true therapy time and support consistent therapy delivery.
Why choose Kendall SCD SmartFlow™?
- Superior blood flow: Combines sequential, gradient, and circumferential compression to maximize blood movement and help prevent dangerous clots.
- Smart, individualized therapy: VRD technology automatically adapts compression cycles to each patient’s needs.
- New therapy visibility: Therapy Tracker helps care teams monitor true therapy time and patient adherence.
- Clinically proven technology: Sequential, circumferential, gradient sleeve design with VRD moves more blood per hour than uniform compression.
Kendall SCD Smartflow Sleeves
- Available in a wide range of styles and sizes: foot cuffs, calf, and thigh-length sleeves to fit all patients
- Lightweight, breathable fabric with passive cooling technology for improved comfort
- Designed to reduce sweat, itchiness, pressure, and skin irritation for better patient experience
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