Arjohuntleigh FLOWTRON HYDROVEN 3, Instructions For Use Manual

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2. Clinical Application
Indications
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) is effective
in the treatment of the following clinical conditions,
when combined with an individualised monitoring
programme:
• Edema.
• Dependent (including secondary to
cerebrovascular incident, pregnancy or paralysis).
• Traumatic (post-surgical or injury).
• Lymphedema.
• Primary and secondary (including post surgery,
radio or chemotherapy).
• Chronic venous insufficiency.
• Post phlebotic syndrome.
• Acute and chronic wounds including venous leg
ulcers and post-surgical wounds.
IPC may also be beneficial in the management of:
• Fixed flexion deformity.
• Arthritic conditions.
• Lower limb pain due to trauma or surgery.
• Lipedema.
Selection should be based upon a holistic assessment of
the patients' individual care needs.
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These systems represent one aspect of a treatment
strategy; if the patient's condition changes the
overall therapy regimen should be reviewed by the
prescribing clinician.
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The above are guidelines only and should not
replace clinical judgement.
Contraindications IPC should NOT be used in the following
circumstances:
• Known or suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT),
pulmonary embolism, thrombophlebitis.
• Acute infections of the skin such as cellulitis.
• Untreated, infected wounds.