Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices

Instruments that generate intermittent forces, uniformed or graduated, to facilitate the emptying of VEINS. These devices are used to reduce limb EDEMA and prevent venous THROMBOEMBOLISM, such as deep vein thrombosis in the legs.

Year introduced: 2005

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Tree Number(s): E07.515

MeSH Unique ID: D048228

Entry Terms:

• Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Device
• Compression Devices, Intermittent Pneumatic
• Pneumatic Intermittent Impulse Device
• Pneumatic Compression Stockings
• Pneumatic Compression Stocking
• Compression Stocking, Pneumatic
• Compression Stockings, Pneumatic
• Stocking, Pneumatic Compression
• Stockings, Pneumatic Compression
• Pneumatic Compression Hose
• Compression Hose, Pneumatic
• Hose, Pneumatic Compression
• Pneumatic Hose
• Hose, Pneumatic

Previous Indexing:

• Postoperative Complications/prevention and control (1972-2004)
• Thrombophlebitis/prevention and control (1972-2004)

See Also:

• Gravity Suits
• Stockings, Compression

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Equipment and Supplies
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices