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Home > Divisions > Transplantation > Living Donor Liver Transplant > What are pneumoboots?

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What are pneumoboots?


Pneumoboots are sleeves surrounding the lower legs that some donors will wear after surgery. Pressure is applied every so often by inflating and deflating the sleeves with air. Doing so helps to improve circulation and prevents blood clots. The boots are discontinued when the donor is able to be up and walking the halls 4 times a day.

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