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Contraindications: Compression
Therapy
Patients with the following conditions should
NOT USE Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
Therapy:
• Presumptive evidence of congestive heart
failure
• Suspected/observed pre-existing deep vein
thrombosis or pulmonary embolism
• Suspected/observed deep acute venal
thrombosis (phlebothrombosis)
• Suspected/observed inflammatory phlebitis
process
• Suspected/observed pulmonary edema
• Suspected /observed pulmonary embolism
• Suspected/observed acute inflammations of
the veins (thrombophlebitis)
• Suspected/observed decompensated cardiac
insufficiency
• Suspected/observed arterial dysregulation
• Suspected/observed erysipelas
• Suspected/observed carcinoma and carcinoma
metastasis in the affected extremity
• Suspected/observed decompensated
hypertonia
• Suspected/observed acute inflammatory skin
diseases or infection
• Suspected/observed venous or arterial
occlusive disease
• Determined venous and lymphatic return is
undesirable
• Suspected/observed Raynaud’s Disease
• Suspected/observed poor peripheral circulation
• Suspected/observed hypersensitivity to cold
• Medical situations where increased venous and
lymphatic return is undesirable
• Leg gangrene
• Recent skin graft
• Extremity containing a fracture
• Extremities that are not sensitive to pain
If pulsations or throbbing occur, the
cuff may be wrapped too tightly. Loosen
Immediately.
To prevent extremity compartment
syndrome, special attention should be given
to patients who are positioned in the supine
lithotomy position for extended lengths of time.
This includes patients with or without cuffs.
Patients should not walk with tubing
connected to cuffs.
Cuffs used in combination with warming
devices may cause skin irritation. Regularly
check for patent discomfort, compliance, and
skin irritation.
Close supervision is necessary when
this appliance is used by unconscious or
incapacitated patients and those with poor
circulation.
When using this system, regularly check the
skin where the pads are applied as prescribed.
Warnings: Cold and
Compression Therapies
Patients with any of the following cogni-
tive risk factors should only use VPULSE under
direct supervision of a medical professional
or the direct supervision of a caretaker, if pre-
scribed by a medical professional:
• Young children and elderly
• Cognitive disabilities
• Communication barriers
• Use of medications that have a negative
effect upon mental capacity
If patient has any of the cognitive risk factors,
above, medical professional or caretaker should
provide skin checks.
Be aware of any nerve irritation and/or
muscular reaction that are associated with skin
sensitivity and irritation. If observed, discontinue
therapy until the cause is determined.
DO NOT operate without water in the system.
Doing so may damage your system and void the
product warranty.
Warnings: Compression
Therapy
If patient experiences pain, swelling,
sensation changes or any unusual reactions
while using the compression therapy, they are to
stop using the therapy and consult their medical
professional immediately.
Special attention should be given to those
patients with neuropathies or tissue viability
problems (i.e. diabetes, arterial or venous
insufficiencies).
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