Vitalmaxx 001-1011-00, Operating Instructions Manual

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Use
The is designed in such a way that the user does
not require any special knowledge or skills.
The
may be used up to 3 x per day for 20 to
40 minutes on each occasion. The system is suitable for long-term use.
The indications and contraindications listed below are taken from the current
guideline for apparative intermittent compression (AIC or IPC) issued by the
German Society of Phlebology. For more detailed information, please consult
the “S1 Guideline 037-007, Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC, AIC)”
version 20.06.2017 incl. editorial revision SR 11.01.2018, published by AWMF
online – the scienti
fi c medical platform.
Indications
Apparative intermittent compression (AIC) is designed for the treatment of the
following symptoms:
• Leg swelling caused by lack of movement, for example due to standing for
long periods of time in the case of sales personnel, due to sitting for extend-
ed periods when doing of
fi ce work or due to long-haul travel
• Swollen legs due to being bedridden or as a result of pregnancy
**
• Swollen legs following a medical diagnosis
• Venous diseases such as varicose veins and spider veins
• Lipoedemas
• Prevention of embolisms due to being bedridden
• Lymphatic system swelling (lymphoedema)
• Lower-leg ulcers caused by a venous circulation disorder
• Congestion due to joint injury or overexertion, e.g. haematoma and sore mus-
cles in the event of sport injuries
• Swelling following a pulled muscle or sprain
• To assist the wound healing process after an operation
• Peripheral arterial occlusive disease, with certain indications
**
** Please consult your doctor.