There are medications and treatments that can be prescribed that will help keep the clot from causing further harm to the patient
. Blood thinners may be given, and there are times that a filter will be placed in the inferior large vein to prevent the blood clot from traveling to the lungs. Prevented measures consist of frequent stops if traveling in a car, or if on an airplane wear ted hose (stockings) on the legs to help increase blood flow. Surgical or Medical patients may need to wear intermittent pneumatic compression device that helps increase blood flow in the legs, therefore decreasing the risk of a clot developing in the lower extremities. Consider the CPR class if you are in direct care of patients or if you would like to be able to give life saving interventions at any time.