Compression Flashcards
What are the therapeutic effects of compression?
- control of peripheral edema
- management of scar tissue
- prevention of DVT
- promote lymphatic and venous return
- shape residual limb
What are the indications for compression?
- edema
- hypertrophic scarring
- lymphedema
- new residual limb
- risk of DVT
- stasis ulcers
What are the contraindications for compression?
- circulatory obstruction
- DVT
- heart failure
- infection of treatment area
- malignancy of treated area
- unstable or acute fracture
- pulmonary edema
Which static compression type provides the most resting pressure?
long stretch bandages
best for inactive patients
Which static compression type provides the best working pressure?
short stretch
best for active patients
How much force do compression garments use to prevent DVT?
How much force to control scar tissue?
Edema Control?
16-18 mm Hg
20-30 mm Hg
30-40 mm Hg
How much pressure is typically required to treat the UEs with an intermittent pneumatic compression pump?
How does this change for the lower extremity?
30-60 mm Hg
40-80 mm Hg
How often should intermittent pneumatic compression pumps be used to treat for?
depends on diagnosis but can range from 30 minutes to 4 hours and is utilized 3x a week for up to 4x a day
