intermittent pneumatic compression devices
Intermittent pneumatic compression devices are a novel medical appliance meant to inhibit or correct circulatory problems like deep vein thrombosis (dvt),they improve total circulation in the body. It is with inflatable cuffs that these machines produce the effect on limbs. The cuffs contract, then release rhythmically, so as to mimic what muscles do when you are walking. They seek to function in three ways. Namely to boost blood flow, reduce swelling (edema), they also want no corners where clots can form. Technological features include controlled compression patterns, adjustable pressure levels, and a unique design which allows users maximum advantage in some clinical environments but also accommodates their needs at home. The uses range from postoperative recovery in managing lymphedema to preventing dvt in immobilised patients.
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