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4.2 Contraindications
IPC should NOT be used in the following circumstances:
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Known or suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary
embolism, thrombophlebitis and acute infections of the skin, such as
cellulitis.
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Decompensated/severe congestive cardiac failure, pulmonary
oedema associated with significant limb oedema or any condition
where an increase of fluid to the heart may be detrimental.
•
Severe arteriosclerosis or other ischaemic vascular disease.
•
Active metastatic disease affecting the limb.
NOTE TO PATIENT: if you are uncertain whether you have any of the above
conditions please consult a physician before use.
CAUTION: IPC should be used with care in patients with the
following symptoms or conditions:
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Peripheral neuropathy, pain or numbness in the limb.
•
Undiagnosed, untreated or infected wounds, fragile
skin, grafts or dermatological conditions that may be
aggravated by the garment.
•
Extreme limb deformity which may practically impede
the correct application of the garment.
WARNING: Therapy should be interrupted if pain, tingling or
numbness of the limb occurs during or as a result of therapy.
WARNING: In the event of a power failure or fault whereby the
garment remains inflated, disconnect the tubeset(s) in order to
deflate the garment(s) and then remove the garment(s) from the
limb(s).
WARNING: Patients must not walk or stand when wearing leg
garments.
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