Intermittent compression and compression garments PTA 130

Front

Compression?

Back

Applying external pressure to an edematous body part

Front

What is compression used for?

Back

Tx for chronic or acute edema or swelling and venous insufficiency

Front

How many chambers are in an intermittent compression pump (ICP)?

Back

Can be single chambered, or up to 12.

Front

ICP inflates from?

Back

Distal to proximal

Front

Compression garments provides _______

Back

Compression to upper and lower extremities

Front

Can compression garments be ready made or custom?

Back

Yes

Front

Garments below _____ mmHg are available OTC

Back

40

Front

Compression garments above 40mmHg require ______

Back

Prescription

Front

What does ICP do?

Back

Reduce pain, improve lymphatic and vascular flow, promotes wound healing, prevents infection, provides prophylaxis for venous thrombosis, reduces dynamic edema.

Front

Indications for compression

Back

Venous insufficiency, venous ulcers, traumatic edema, post surgical edema, amputations, lymphedema, peripheral artery disease