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Can A Person With Pulmonary Embolism Take A Massage ?
Could i massage a person with pulmonary embolism
Mon, 9 Apr 2012
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If the pulmonary embolism was due to deep vein thrombosis in lower limbs , then the person needs anticoagulation for atleast one year . Till the time he is on anticoagulation and repeat venous doppler are with in normal limits , he should stay away from massage .
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If the pulmonary embolism was due to deep vein thrombosis in lower limbs , then the person needs anticoagulation for atleast one year . Till the time he is on anticoagulation and repeat venous doppler are with in normal limits , he should stay away from massage .
Thx
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What kind of massage and where actually would you like to give massage. Massage is usually advocated to prevent a pulmonary embolism.
if a patient is bed ridden for long time, there are achances that patient could develop pulmonary embolism.
if a patient is bed ridden for long time, there are achances that patient could develop pulmonary embolism.
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