Compression

Question 1

What are the therapeutic effects of compression?

Answer 1

• control of peripheral edema
• management of scar tissue
• prevention of DVT
• promote lymphatic and venous return
• shape residual limb

Question 2

What are the indications for compression?

Answer 2

• edema
• hypertrophic scarring
• lymphedema
• new residual limb
• risk of DVT
• stasis ulcers

Question 3

What are the contraindications for compression?

Answer 3

• circulatory obstruction
• DVT
• heart failure
• infection of treatment area
• malignancy of treated area
• unstable or acute fracture
• pulmonary edema

Question 4

Which static compression type provides the most resting pressure?

Answer 4

long stretch bandages

best for inactive patients

Question 5

Which static compression type provides the best working pressure?

Answer 5

short stretch

best for active patients

Question 6

How much force do compression garments use to prevent DVT?

How much force to control scar tissue?

Edema Control?

Answer 6

16-18 mm Hg

20-30 mm Hg

30-40 mm Hg

Question 7

How much pressure is typically required to treat the UEs with an intermittent pneumatic compression pump?

How does this change for the lower extremity?

Answer 7

30-60 mm Hg

40-80 mm Hg

Question 8

How often should intermittent pneumatic compression pumps be used to treat for?

Answer 8

depends on diagnosis but can range from 30 minutes to 4 hours and is utilized 3x a week for up to 4x a day