2007-05-27 04:05:02 · 6 answers · asked by benrambler 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
We are Flying to Florida in June
2007-05-27 04:15:05 · update #1
From Scotland
2007-05-27 04:15:42 · update #2
Most children are at low risk of DVT. If they keep active during the flight, which children tend to do anyway! There risks will reduce even further.
2007-05-27 08:36:53 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is commonly believed that the incidence of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in hospitalized children is less than in adults. However, it is possible that the disease is significantly underdiagnosed in children because the index of suspicion of pediatric practitioners is low, a substantial number of patients may have no symptoms, and DVT screening is not routinely performed.
DVT prophylaxis and screening is unnecessary in young children with only two risk factors for the development of the disease. Young age appears to be an important protective risk factor for the prevention of DVT are as following:
Cancer
Obesity
Smoking
Oral contraceptives
Hormone replacement therapy
Varicose veins
Age >65 years
History of venous thromboembolism
Recent surgery.
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a common and highly preventable perioperative complication. A pooled analysis of 54 studies involving 4310 patients suggests that at least 25 of 100 patients who underwent surgical intervention may experience DVT. The risk of DVT following elective neurosurgery (24%) is comparable to that following general surgery, but the DVT risk nearly doubles after elective total hip replacement (45-57%), total knee replacement (40-84%), or hip fracture surgery (36-60%).
Secondary prevention
Secondary prevention involves the early detection and treatment of subclinical DVT by screening high-risk postoperative patients, particularly those in whom primary prophylaxis is either contraindicated or ineffective. However, the use of routine ultrasonography screening at discharge or during outpatient follow-up is not recommended in asymptomatic patients.
2007-05-27 11:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by passionate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably not as common as in adults, but it is certainly possible. DVTs can be caused by a lot of things, especially if the child has broken a bone, had surgery, or had to have an IV started; or if they have some sort of congenital heart, blood or vessel disease.
2007-05-27 11:12:16 · answer #3 · answered by JERILYN D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so, children are physially active. this is a problem with adults as this is a circulation and clotting( aptt) issue asociated with C.A.D..
2007-05-27 11:15:32 · answer #4 · answered by ruffjustices 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a germicide, it does.
2007-05-27 11:12:48 · answer #5 · answered by DJ101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very unlikley
2007-05-27 11:10:49 · answer #6 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋