Guidance
Evidence-based recommendations on the geko device for reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism.
Implementation
NICE has developed tools, in association with relevant stakeholders, to help organisations put this guidance into practice.
Is this guidance up to date?
We reviewed the evidence in June 2016. We found nothing new that affects the recommendations in this guidance.
Next review: This guidance will be reviewed if there is new evidence that is likely to change the recommendations.
Guidance development process
How we develop NICE medical technologies guidance
NICE medical technologies guidance addresses specific technologies notified to NICE by sponsors. The ‘case for adoption’ is based on the claimed advantages of introducing the specific technology compared with current management of the condition. This case is reviewed against the evidence submitted and expert advice. If the case for adopting the technology is supported, then the technology has been found to offer advantages to patients and the NHS. The specific recommendations on individual technologies are not intended to limit use of other relevant technologies which may offer similar advantages.
Clinical coding recommendations
Coding relevant to this guidance
OPCS-4
A70.8 Other specified neurostimulation of peripheral nerve
Z12.1 Popliteal nerve
SNOMED CT
Procedure:
840581000000109 | Functional electrical stimulation of common peroneal nerve (procedure)
Existing concept
963431000000102 | Application of neuromuscular electrical stimulation device (procedure)
Device:
463008001 | Physical therapy electrical stimulation system, battery-powered (physical object)
12234301000001109 | Geko physical therapy electrical stimulation system (Firstkind Ltd.) (physical object)