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3. Cautions & Contraindications
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
Contraindications
The
Flowtron Universal
system should NOT be used in
the following conditions:
1. Where an increase of fluid to the heart may be
detrimental.
2. Severe congestive cardiac failure.
3. Known or suspected acute deep vein thrombosis,
thrombophlebitis or pulmonary embolism.
4. On untreated, infected legs.