Major difficulties and information needs recognised by nurses in applying graduated compression stocking and intermittent pneumatic compression for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis.

The artice presents research that examines the practical difficulties interfering the appropriate use of intermittent pneumatic compression and graduated compression stocking for critical patients. Topics discussed include the significant use of mechanical prophylaxis by nurses, systematic education based on information needs for improvement, and necessary Velcro loosening problems. The importance of additional knowledge on the problems encountered by nurses is also noted.