title: Intermittent pneumatic compression therapy: a systematic review.
abstract: Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) therapy is an effective modality to reduce the volume of the lymphedematous limbs alone or in conjunction with other modalities of therapy such as decongestive therapy. However, there is no consensus on the frequency or treatment parameters for IPC devices. We undertook a systematic review of contemporary peer-reviewed literature (2004-2011) to evaluate the evidence for use of IPC in the treatment of lymphedema. In select patients, IPC use may provide an acceptable home-based treatment modality in addition to wearing compression garments.
authors: NorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, Illinois, USA. Jfeldman2@northshore.org
authors: J L
authors: JL
authors: Feldman
authors: N L
authors: NL
authors: Stout
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Wanchai
authors: B R
authors: BR
authors: Stewart
authors: J N
authors: JN
authors: Cormier
authors: J M
authors: JM
authors: Armer
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D048228:Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices / Q000009:adverse effects; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D011312:Pressure; D016896:Treatment Outcome