Manuel III Miguel L.

Rafanan

SKILL 15 CIRCULATION
STUDENT ACTIVITY

I. EXPLAIN HOW EACH FACTOR CONTRIBUTE TO THE OCCURRENCE OF DEEP VEIN

THROMBOSIS
(DVT).

1. SMOKING- Smoking affects blood clotting and circulation, which can increase your risk of DVT.
the potential influence of inflammation on coagulation offers further potential to contribute to
thrombogenesis in all smokers

2. VARICOSE VEINS- Patients with varicose vein have increased levels of inflammatory and
prothrombotic markers. The inflammatory processes may cause the DVT.

3. BEING BEDRIDDEN- When your legs remain still for long periods, your calf muscles don't
contract to help blood circulate, which can increase the risk of blood clots.

4. POST-OPERATION RECOVERY- DVT is common after an operation because you're usually

staying in bed for long periods of time while you recover. When you stop moving, blood flows more
slowly in your deep veins, which can lead to a clot. If you are having orthopaedic surgery, your risk
for developing DVT is highest from 2 to 10 days after surgery and includes the time after you have
been discharged from the hospital. You remain at risk for about 3 months. The measures your
doctor uses to help prevent DVT are called prophylaxis

II. HOW DO SEQUENTIAL COMPRESSION DEVICES (SCD) WORK AND HOW DO THEY
PREVENT DVT?
-Sequential Compression Device (SCD) is a method of DVT prevention that improves blood flow in
the legs. SCD's are shaped like “sleeves” that wrap around the legs and inflate with air one at a
time. This imitates walking and helps prevent blood clots.