The use of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) as part of the four cornerstones of care in the management of Lymphoedema. Simple Lymphatic Draingage (SLD). Skin Care, Exercise. Wearing Garments.
I am age 84, heart patient, have stage one lymphedema, apparently resulting from double knee replacement surgery, most swelling in right leg. Swelling goes down considerably by sleeping with legs raised. I am starting wearing of velcro wrap to control swelling. I have been informed about IPC therapy and may consider it if swelling cannot be controlled with Velcro wrap, exercise, etc.
Hi Gary, Sorry to hear you have stage one lymphedema and are struggling with treatment. IPC cannot be used on all patient and we have the following contraindications below; IPC should NOT be used in the following circumstances: • Known or suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, thrombophlebitis and acute infections of the skin, such as cellulitis. • Decompensated/severe congestive cardiac failure, pulmonary oedema associated with significant limb oedema or any condition where an increase of fluid to the heart may be detrimental. • Severe arteriosclerosis or other ischaemic vascular disease. • Active metastatic disease affecting the limb. If you are uncertain whether you have any of the above conditions please consult a physician or your lymphedema specialist before use
@@GavinDummett-uz6mh I have Dvt, and stage 3 Congestive Heart failure both my cardiologist and vascular doctor has signed off for me to use this machine.
It said that they were used at all NHS clinics in Wales. However I have had lymphoedema for many years and attend the clinic at Cardiff Royal Infirmary and it was never mentioned to me. They just keep prescribing me compression socks. 😠😠😠
this is our experience My hubby needed to use one these, so did like doctor instructed to use every day on him after over a month, all sudden my hubby got urine tract infection he never had one before, our reg., doctor order antibiotic, cleared it up so, we continued for him use again, sure, enough within 2 weeks he then started getting blood in his urine visible like cranberry juice color had urine test done contacted our doctor stop use the equipment and his urine cleared up all we can say we don't recommend you decide
Also having just edema and getting a wound, that's how my husband has it. A small wound got infected due to his poor circulation in his legs...the doctor forgot to give him the barrier with the silver and it ate all the skin from knee to his ankle and then she refused to see him again. We've been battling lymphedema and healing the wound 2-3 yrs now.
