intermittent pneumatic compression devices

Preferred Label : intermittent pneumatic compression devices;

MeSH definition : Instruments that generate intermittent forces, uniformed or graduated, to facilitate the emptying of VEINS. These devices are used to reduce limb EDEMA and prevent venous THROMBOEMBOLISM, such as deep vein thrombosis in the legs.;

MeSH synonym : compression devices, intermittent pneumatic; pneumatic intermittent impulse device; Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Device;

CISMeF acronym : IPCD;

MeSH hyponym : pneumatic compression stockings; Compression Stocking, Pneumatic; Compression Stockings, Pneumatic; Pneumatic Compression Stocking; Stocking, Pneumatic Compression; Stockings, Pneumatic Compression; Pneumatic Hose; Hose, Pneumatic; Pneumatic Compression Hose; Compression Hose, Pneumatic; Hose, Pneumatic Compression;

MeSH annotation : do not confuse with CONTINUOUS PASSIVE MOTION THERAPY;

Details

Origin ID

D048228;

UMLS CUI

C1449835;

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Record concept(s)
- intermittent pneumatic compression devices [MeSH concept]
- pneumatic compression stockings [MeSH concept]
See also
- gravity suits [MeSH Descriptor]
- stockings, compression [MeSH Descriptor]
Semantic type(s)
- Medical Device [UMLS semantic type]

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