ThermoTek VascuTherm 4, User Manual

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The use of Calf Compression therapy is for bilateral use. If for any reason only the Left
DVT wrap will be used, connect the wrap to the left port or connect the wrap to the
right port if only the Right DVT wrap will be used.
DVT Calf Compression therapy is used in combination with specially designed therapy wraps
to transfer pressure to the calf area of the lower leg using compressed air. The preset inflation
and deflation cycle of the VascuTherm 4™ therapy system simulates natural walking action.
This increases blood flow return to the heart through the veins of the lower extremities to
reduce the risk of clot formation.
• To initiate DVT Calf Compression, select “ START THERAPY ” from the Start Menu and the
Main Therapy screen will appear.
• On the Main Therapy screen (COMP/COOL/DVT) select “ DVT ” and you will be taken to the
Primary Therapy screen.
• Select “ CALF ” from the Primary Therapy screen, the display will change and now read
“ C-BILAT ”. Bilateral compression will automatically alternate compression cycles between
the left and the right calf wraps. Select “ SAVE ” to save the settings. The next screen will be
the Main Therapy screen.