Intermittent Compression Devices

Question 1

Indications

Answer 1

Edema

Question 2

Contraindications

Answer 2

Thrombophlebitis (Could Dislodge the Clot)
Cellulitis (Could Spread the Infection)
Severe Congestive Heart Failure

Question 3

Treatment Time

Answer 3

10 minutes to 4 hours

1 to 2 times per day

Question 4

Duty Cycle

Answer 4

45 Seconds ON
15 Seconds OFF
To
3 Minutes ON
1 Minutes OFF

Question 5

Pressure

Answer 5

You should never exceed 90 - 120 (Systolic Pressure)

Arm: Approx 50 mmHg

Leg Approx 60-70 mmHg

Question 6

Types of Swelling

Answer 6

Joint Swelling
Interstitial Tissue Swelling
Cell Swelling

Question 7

Joint Swelling

Answer 7

Caused by presence of blood and joint fluid in a joint at a result of tearing of tissues and blood vessels or synovial irritations.

Has the appearance and feel of a water balloon.

Question 8

Interstitial Tissue Swelling

Answer 8

Caused by increase of osmotic pressure in tissues which attracts water and creates swelling.

Has the appearance of “silly putty” when the involved tissue is pressed.

Question 9

Cell Swelling

Answer 9

Cells near death and unable to control the cell membrane can attract water and swell.