Evaluation of intermittent pneumatic compression systems.
The operational characteristics of eight intermittent pneumatic compression systems were evaluated. Considerable differences between the pressure/time curves were found when different pumps were compared. The pressure attained in the garments varied from 6 to 124 mmHg and the rate of inflation from less than 1 to 9 mmHg per second.
Rithalia
Shyam V S
SV
School of Health Care Professions, University of Salford, Salford. S.Rithalia@salford.ac.uk
Heath
Glyn H
GH
Gonsalkorale
Mahendra
M
D004867:Equipment Design; D005676:Gravity Suits; D006801:Humans; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000628:therapy; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control