Arjohuntleigh FLOWTRON UNIVERSAL, Instructions For Use Manual

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1. Severe congestive cardiac failure or any condition
where an increase of fluid to the heart may be
detrimental.
2. Known or suspected acute deep vein thrombosis,
thrombophlebitis or pulmonary embolism.
3. Any local condition in which the garments would
interfere, including:
• Gangrene
• Recent skin graft
• Dermatitis
• On untreated, infected leg wounds.
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If you are unsure of any contraindications refer to
the patient’s physician before using the device.
Cautions 1. Proper garment application and connection to the
pump is essential.
2. Garments should be positioned in such a way that
they do not create any potential for constant
pressure points on the patient’s limb. Additional
care should be taken when placing the garments on
any deformed leg or foot, or on legs with significant
oedema.
3. Garments should be removed immediately if the
patient experiences tingling, numbness, or pain, and
the physician notified.
4. When used for DVT prevention, continuous
external pneumatic compression is recommended
until the patient is fully ambulatory. Uninterrupted
use of the
Flowtron Universal
system is
encouraged.
5. The
Flowtron Universal
system should be USED
WITH CAUTION on patients with:
• Insensitive extremities
• Diabetes
• Impaired circulation
• Fragile or impaired skin
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These are guidelines only and should not replace
clinical judgement and experience.
Guidelines and Recommendations
General
Recommendations:
• While using the system, the patient’s limbs
should be checked during every shift, and more
often if the patient has known circulatory or skin
problems, or is diabetic.