Intermittent Pneumatic Compression

Intermittent Pneumatic Compression FAQ

How long should i use intermittent compression?

How long you perform intermittent compression depends on what your healthcare provider says. On average, however, compression to an acute injury (not a fracture or dislocation) should be used for about 20 to 30 minutes, three to four times per day.

What does intermittent pneumatic compression devices mean?

An intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) device, also called a compression sleeve or sequential compression device, are inflatable sleeves that are worn on your lower legs while recovering from an illness or surgery in the hospital.

What is an intermittent pneumatic device?

Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) Device. An intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) device, also called a compression sleeve or sequential compression device, are inflatable sleeves that are worn on your lower legs while recovering from an illness or surgery in the hospital. The device keeps your blood flowing, which helps prevent such problems as blood clots and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

What is intermittent limb compression device?

Intermittent pneumatic compression is a therapeutic technique used in medical devices that include an air pump and inflatable auxiliary sleeves, gloves or boots in a system designed to improve venous circulation in the limbs of patients who suffer edema or the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).