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Intermittent pneumatic compression devices.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17696075     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices are used to aid circulation in the lower limbs as a means of preventing deep vein thrombosis--a condition that can be dangerous and even fatal if it results in a pulmonary embolism. To be effective, IPC devices need to be safe, easy to use, and comfortable. Our Evaluation tells you which products meet these qualifications and how you can select one that best suits your needs. We tested and rated the following products: the VenaFlow, supplied by Aircast/DJO; the Flowtron Excel and Flowtron Universal, supplied by Huntleigh Healthcare; the PlexiPulse and Pulse SC, supplied by Kinetic Concepts Inc. (KCI); the A-V Impulse System, SCD Express, and SCD Response, supplied by Tyco Healthcare/Kendall.
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Evaluation Studies; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Health devices     Volume:  36     ISSN:  0046-7022     ISO Abbreviation:  Health Devices     Publication Date:  2007 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-08-16     Completed Date:  2007-10-18     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  1262063     Medline TA:  Health Devices     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  177-204     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Blood Circulation
Edema / therapy
Equipment Design
Equipment Safety
Humans
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices / standards*
Lower Extremity / blood supply*
Materials Testing
Thromboembolism / prevention & control*
Venous Thrombosis / prevention & control*

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