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Compression pumps were at one time a standard of treatment for lymphedema
Compression pumps were at one time a standard of treatment for lymphedema. These older types referred to as pneumatic compression devices consist of an inflatable garment for the arm, leg, or foot and an electrical pneumatic pump that fills the garment with compressed air. The garment is intermittently inflated and deflated with cycle times and pressures that vary between devices.
Due to complications and possible further damage to existing lymphatics, many patients and medical professionals are no longer in favor of using the old standard compression units.
Today, there is a new generation of pumps that act sequentially,
with less pressure being applied. These newer devices also referred to as intermittent pneumatic compression devices. They may be utilized over the lower leg or the plantar region of the foot.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Lymphedema Compression Pump Blog
Compression pumps were at one time the standard treatment for lymphedema. These older types called pneumatic compression device composed of inflatable clothing for hands, feet or legs, and electric pneumatic pump that fills clothing with compressed air. In clothing jerky is inflated and deflated with the cycle time and pressure, which differ between devices. There were lymphedema compression sleeves as well as lymphedema compression stockings and other lymphedema compression garments.
Because of possible complications and further damage the existing lymphatics, many patients and medical workers are no longer in favor with the old standard compression units.
Today there is a new generation of lymphedema compression pumps that operate consistently,
less pressure is applied. The new device is also referred to as intermittent pneumatic compression devices. They can be used in the drumstick or plantar foot area for lymphedema compression therapy.
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