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Compression

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What are the contraindications for compression?
*MALIGNANCY OF TREATED AREA
*DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS
*UNSTABLE OR ACUTE FRACTURE
*HEART FAILURE
*INFECTION OF TREATED AREA
*PULMONARY EDEMA
*CIRCULATORY OBSTRUCTION
What are the indications of compression?
*LYMPHEDEMA
*NEW RESIDUAL LIMB
*RISK FOR DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS
*EDEMA
*STASIS ULCERS
*HYPERTROPHIC SCARRING
What are the therapeutic effects for compression?
*CONTROL OF PERIPHERAL EDEMA
*SHAPING OF RESIDUAL LIMB
*MANAGEMENT OF SCAR FORMATION
*IMPROVE LYMPHATIC AND VENOUS RETURN
*PREVENTION OF DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS
What is the treatment time for compression?
2-4 HOURS
3X PER WEEK TO 3X PER DAY
The inflation pressure generally ranges from 30-80 mm Hg and should not exceed what?
DIASTOLIC PRESSURE
What is the inflation pressure of the lower extremities?
40-80 mm Hg
What is the inflation pressure of the upper extremities?
30-60 mm Hg
What should be recorded prior to compression treatment?
*BLOOD PRESSURE
*GIRTH MEASUREMENTS
How does compression work?
KEEPS VENOUS AND LYMPHATIC FLOW FROM POOLING INTO THE INTERSTITIAL SPACE
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