Venous thrombosis (economy class syndrome) prevention
Venous thrombosis (economy class syndrome) can occur during hospitalization.
A little exercise can help prevent it, so give it a try!
Here are some simple exercises you can do in bed.
A little exercise can help prevent it, so give it a try!
Here are some simple exercises you can do in bed.
Venous thrombosis (economy class syndrome) is the formation of blood clots in the venous vessels for some reason.
During hospitalization, blood clots are more likely to form, especially in the veins of the legs (deep vein thrombosis), because the amount of exercise is reduced compared to at home due to the need to rest for tests and treatment.
If some of these blood clots flow into the lungs in the bloodstream, they can clog the blood vessels in the lungs, resulting in poor respiratory status (pulmonary embolism).
During hospitalization, blood clots are more likely to form, especially in the veins of the legs (deep vein thrombosis), because the amount of exercise is reduced compared to at home due to the need to rest for tests and treatment.
If some of these blood clots flow into the lungs in the bloodstream, they can clog the blood vessels in the lungs, resulting in poor respiratory status (pulmonary embolism).
Pulmonary embolism
A blood clot that breaks away from a blood vessel is carried by the bloodstream to the lungs and becomes obstructed in the blood vessels of the lungs.【Symptoms】
- Sudden dyspnea and chest pain
- Shortness of breath when walking
Deep vein thrombosis
【Symptoms】
- Swelling, pain, and redness in the calf or thigh
- Feeling of tightness in the calf
- Feeling of weakness in the legs
Be aware of your calf muscles and bend and stretch your ankles.The stretching and contracting of the calf muscles improves circulation in the veins of the legs and prevents the formation of blood clots. Massaging the calf is also effective. This improves blood flow in the legs.
Exercise to prevent economy class syndrome
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For some patients, further precautions may be taken to reduce the formation of blood clots. We will let you know if this is the case and ask for your cooperation.
We are offering “Exercises to Prevent Muscle Weakness in the Legs and Backs” that can be easily performed on TV (broadcasted in the hospital) free of charge. Please watch it as exercise prevents blood clots from forming.
Try to do it within a moderate range of effort.
Try to do it within a moderate range of effort.
[ References ]
Thrombosis Guidebook (The Japanese Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Support Committee, Medical Safety Management Committee, Kyushu University Hospital.
Thrombosis Guidebook (The Japanese Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Support Committee, Medical Safety Management Committee, Kyushu University Hospital.