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User Manual: PCD-51™ 731A
1. Introduction - The PCD-51™ System
The PCD-51™ system is a sequential pneumatic compression therapy
system for treatment and management of lymphedema, venous
insufficiency, venous stasis ulcers and dysfunction of the "muscle pump".
The PCD-51™ system consists of:
• The console (sometimes called "compressor" or "pump"). It supplies
air at regulated pressure to a compression garment that is worn
around the area to be treated. The PCD-51™ console is powered by a
DC power adapter that is to be plugged into a suitable 100-240V
power outlet.
• Hoses that transfer the air from the console to each of the chambers
in the compression garment
• The compression garment (sometimes called a "sleeve"), which is
fastened around the area to be treated.
Each garment contains 4 or 8 overlapping air chambers. These chambers
are filled with air from the console in sequence, applying a compressive
massage. Once the entire area has been compressed, the PCD-51™
console releases the pressure, and there is a brief pause. Then the
process starts over again and is repeated until the treatment session is
complete.
The compress-and-release massage action of the PCD-51™ system
stimulates lymphatic vessels in the treated area to take up and transport
lymphatic fluid. The directional massage action encourages transport of
the fluid towards the torso for collection by healthy lymphatic vessels and
return to the blood circulation. The directional compressive massage also
helps reduce venous edema and stimulates venous return.
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