5. Contraindications
Compression therapy (pneumatic compression) using ANMO should not be used on patients who:
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Are in the acute stages of inflammatory phlebitis in the affected region
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Have significant arteriosclerosis or other vascular ischemic disease in the affected region
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Have a condition in which increased venous or lymphatic return is not desired in the affected extremity
(e.g., carcinoma)
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Have decompensated hypertonia in the affected region
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Have pre-existing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
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Have presumptive evidence of congestive heart failure
Cryotherapy using ANMO should not be used on patients who:
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Have significant vascular impairment in the affected region (e.g., from prior frostbite, diabetes,
arteriosclerosis or ischemia)
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Have acute paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria or cryoglobulinemia
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Have acute inflammatory skin diseases or infection
In the event of any pain or discomfort, IMMEDIATELY POWER OFF the device and
disconnect ALL sleeve air lines.
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