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It
depends
on
your
liter
flow
and
your
overall
need
for
continuous
oxygen.
The
Eclipse
will
provide
someone
with
a
continuous
flow
during
sleep
and
when
needed
on
exertion
while
the
Inogen
will
only
give
you
a
continuous
flow
if
it
detects
the
patient
is
not
breathing.
The
Homefill
system
is
an
option
for
patients
who
will
be
more
stationary
and
perhaps
longer
term
away
from
home.
The
Inogen
and
Eclipse
can
still
be
used
for
longer
periods
of
time
but
the
Homefill
has
very
small
4.5
pound
tanks
and
over
a
period
of
time
this
can
make
a
difference
in
mobility
to
the
patient....and
of
course,
those
tanks
can
be
refilled
and
used
over
and
over
again
while
the
patient
can
also
use
the
concentrator
for
sleeping
or
resting
within
the
home.
Click
here
for
a
comparison.
What
is
my
first
step?
The
first
step
is
to
determine
which
airline
you
will
be
flying
and
then
make
a
choice
of
the
unit
which
is
approved
for
that
respective
airline
-
or
-
choose
which
portable
concentrator
will
best
suite
your
needs
then
choose
an
airline
that
accepts
that
respective
unit.
If
you
still
can't
decide,
just
call
customer
care.
You
may
click
here
to
get
product
comparisons.
You
may
click
here
to
get
approved
airlines
for
each
unit.
All
three
of
the
machines
are
relatively
easy
to
operate.
For
the
portable
concentrators,
all
you
need
to
know
is
how
to
plug
the
unit
in
to
charge
and
how
to
turn
it
on
and
off.
You
also
need
to
make
sure
you
know
how
long
you
will
require
battery
life
during
a
given
time
period
such
as
a
flight.
Upon
your
reservation,
we
can
assist
you
with
batteries
and
how
many
you
might
need.
Each
unit
comes
with
a
"how
to
start
up
guide"
and
we
are
always
available
24
hours
a
day
for
technical
response
and
support.
If
you
are
having
trouble
or
would
like
to
see
our
technical
support
page
and/or
user
manuals
click
here
and
scroll
to
your
product.
Upon
your
reservation,
we
will
determine
the
date
you
need
to
receive
the
unit
and
make
sure
you
receive
it
in
plenty
of
time.
Then
the
unit
is
shipped
to
you
1-2
days
prior
to
your
departure
or
need
and
when
you
are
finished
with
it,
you
simply
put
it
back
in
the
same
box
and
use
the
prepaid
call
tag
to
send
it
back.
All
of
the
machines
are
a
little
different
and
this
is
one
of
the
facts
you
need
to
get
before
making
a
decision
on
which
one
is
best
for
you.
This
is
a
prime
example
of
why
Vienna
Medical
offers
three
different
units.
Please
click
here,
then
select
each
unit
individually
to
see
product
specifications
on
each.
You
need
to
communicate
with
your
airline
as
they
all
have
their
own
set
of
rules
and
regulations.
Most
of
them
have
online
instructions
and
requirements.
Please
use
our
airline
links
to
find
this
information.
To
begin
with,
most
malfunctions
are
easily
fixed.
It
is
usually
the
machine
trying
to
tell
you
something.
However,
there
are
times
when
machines
have
their
own
agenda.
For
this
we
have
worked
very
hard
to
create
a
backup
situation
for
you.
First,
you
would
call
our
customer
care
department
who
would
run
through
a
trouble
shooting
process.
Second,
If
this
does
not
work
or
we
can't
determine
the
problem,
we
also
belong
to
a
nationwide
respiratory
network
of
providers
that
can
quickly
provide
you
with
backup
oxygen.
Third,
all
transport
carriers
have
emergency
oxygen
on
board
if
you
have
a
malfunction
during
the
transport.
This
can
be
used
until
we
can
provide
the
troubleshooting
or
the
backup.
For
reference
you
may
look
at
our
technical
support
page.
Yes
you
can,
but
you
do
need
to
speak
with
your
physician
prior
to
rental
to
determine
your
nocturnal
needs.
Most
patients
on
oxygen
are
on
a
continuous
flow
when
sleeping
at
home.
The
Eclipse
concentrator
and
the
Homefill
provide
a
continuous
flow
while
the
Inogen
only
provides
on
demand
conserver
technology.
However,
sometimes
the
physician
may
say
it
is
ok
for
you
to
sleep
with
the
conserver
for
a
week
or
so.
You
must
consult
your
physician
on
this
one
as
we
cannot
be
responsible
for
you
making
the
wrong
choice.
Vienna
Medical
sells
new
and
used
Sequal,
Eclipse
and
Invacare
Homefill
units.
Visit
our
"for
sale"
page
for
sale
items.
For
specific
questions
on
different
products
for
sale,
call
our
customer
care
department.
You
can
reference
your
instructions
that
came
with
the
unit,
you
may
call
our
customer
care
department
or
visit
our
online
support
page
by
clicking
here.
Vienna
Medical
understands
there
are
certain
situations
where
our
clients
need
immediate
help.
Your
in
the
right
place,
just
call
us
as
soon
as
you
can
and
we
will
expedite
your
order
and
ship
overnight.
Please
have
your
information
ready
when
calling.
The
units
can
last
up
to
4.4
hours
depending
on
your
settings,
such
as
pulse
or
continuous
flow
in
combinations
with
your
liters
per
minute
usage.
For
further
details
for
each
type
of
unit
visit
the
products
page
by
clicking
here.
Keep
in
mind
that
if
your
battery
does
go
down
you
may
plug
the
Eclipse
and
Inogen
into
a
cigarette
lighter
in
a
car
or
into
any
wall
outlet
to
use
and
recharge
the
batteries.
There
are
no
batteries
on
the
Homefill
unit.
The
portable's
are
compressed
oxygen
that
can
last
up
to
4-5
hours
depending
on
settings.
You
receive
two
of
the
tanks
with
a
rental.
Vienna
Medical
offers
different
types
of
insurance.
You
can
ask
your
travel
agent
about
travel
insurance
that
may
cover
this
item.
Primary
insurance
companies
will
usually
not
cover
portable
concentrators
on
a
short
term
basis.
If
you
feel
that
you
could
benefit
from
a
long
term
rental
it
may
be
wise
to
discuss
this
with
both
your
physician
and
oxygen
provider.
Information
compiled
from the
American
Diabetes
Association.
Please
check
with your
physician
before
utilizing
any
information.
Shenk
Enterprises
L.L.C.
and
Vienna
Medical
not
responsible
for any
misprints
or
misinformation.
Read and
apply at
your own
risk.
Diabetes
mellitus
is a
chronic
disease
that
affects
the lives
of about
16
million
people in
the
United
States,
5.4
million
of whom
are
unaware
that they
even have
the
disease.
Every
day,
2,200 new
cases of
diabetes
are
diagnosed,
and an
estimated
780,000
new cases
are
identified
each
year. The
disease
is marked
by the
inability
to
manufacture
or
properly
use
insulin,
and
impairs
the
body's
ability
to
convert
sugars,
starches,
and other
foods
into
energy.
The
long-term
effects
of
elevated
blood
sugar
(hyperglycemia)
are
damage to
the eyes,
heart,
feet,
kidneys,
nerves,
and blood
vessels.
Part of
keeping
your
diabetes
in
control
is
testing
your
blood
sugar
often.
Ask your
doctor
how often
you
should
test, and
what your
blood
sugar
levels
should
be.
Testing
your
blood and
then
treating
high
blood
sugar
early
will help
you to
prevent
complications.
The
socioeconomic
costs of
diabetes
are
enormous.
The
dollar
costs
have been
estimated
at $98
billion
annually,
about $44
billion
of which
are
direct
costs
from the
disease
with $54
billion
indirectly
related.
Diabetes
is the
sixth-leading
cause of
death by
disease
in the
United
States,
and
individuals
with
diabetes
are two
to four
times as
likely to
experience
heart
disease
and
stroke.
The
growth of
the
disease
worldwide
is
especially
alarming.
The World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
expects
the
number of
new
diabetes
cases to
double in
the next
25 years
from 135
million
to nearly
300
million.
Much of
this
growth
will
occur in
developing
countries
where
aging,
unhealthy
diets,
obesity,
and
sedentary
lifestyles
will
contribute
to the
onset of
the
disease.
According
to a
recent
survey,
about
86,000
lower
limbs are
amputated
annually
due to
complications
from
diabetes.
Diabetes
is the
leading
cause of
end-stage
kidney
disease,
accounting
for about
40
percent
of new
cases.
Diabetes
is the
leading
cause of
new cases
of
blindness
among
adults,
age 20 to
74.
While
there is
currently
no cure
for
diabetes,
there is
hope.
With a
proper
diet,
exercise,
medical
care, and
careful
management
at home,
a person
with
diabetes
can keep
the most
serious
of the
consequences
at bay
and enjoy
a long,
full
life.
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The major
goal in
treating
diabetes
is to
minimize
any
elevation
of blood
sugar (glucose)
without
causing
abnormally
low
levels of
blood
sugar.
Type 1
diabetes
is
treated
with
insulin,
exercise,
and a
diabetic
diet.
Type 2
diabetes
is
treated
first
with
weight
reduction,
a
diabetic
diet, and
exercise.
When
these
measures
fail to
control
the
elevated
blood
sugars,
oral
medications
are used.
If oral
medications
are still
insufficient,
treatment
with
insulin
is
considered.
Adherence
to a
diabetic
diet is
an
important
aspect of
controlling
elevated
blood
sugar in
patients
with
diabetes.
The
American
Diabetes
Association
(ADA) has
provided
guidelines
for a
diabetic
diet. The
ADA diet
is a
balanced,
nutritious
diet that
is low in
fat,
cholesterol,
and
simple
sugars.
The total
daily
calories
are
evenly
divided
into
three
meals. In
the past
two
years,
the ADA
has
lifted
the
absolute
ban on
simple
sugars.
Small
amounts
of simple
sugars
are
allowed
when
consumed
with a
complex
meal. For
more,
please
read the
Diabetic
Diet
article.
Weight
reduction
and
exercise
are
important
treatments
for
diabetes.
Weight
reduction
and
exercise
increase
the
body's
sensitivity
to
insulin,
thus
helping
to
control
blood
sugar
elevations.
For more,
please
read the
Weight
Loss
and
Fitness
articles.
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Registered
dietitians
(RDs)
have
training
and
expertise
in how
the body
uses
food. RDs
who
understand
diabetes
can teach
you how
the food
you eat
changes
your
blood
glucose
level and
how to
coordinate
your
diabetes
medications
and
eating.
Do you
know how
many
calories
you
should
eat each
day? How
to cut
down on
the fat
in your
meals?
How to
make
eating
time more
interesting?
An RD can
help you
learn the
answers
to these,
and lots
of other
questions.
Your
dietitian
will work
with you
to create
a healthy
eating
plan that
includes
your
favorite
foods.
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For
almost
every
person
with
diabetes,
the
answer is
yes!
Eating a
piece of
cake made
with
sugar
will
raise
your
blood
glucose
level. So
will
eating
corn on
the cob,
a tomato
sandwich,
or lima
beans.
The truth
is that
sugar has
gotten a
bad
reputation.
People
with
diabetes
can and
do eat
sugar. In
your
body, it
becomes
glucose,
but so do
the other
foods
mentioned
above.
With
sugary
foods,
the rule
is
moderation.
Eat too
much, and
1) you'll
send your
blood
glucose
level up
higher
than you
expected;
2) you'll
fill up
but
without
the
nutrients
that come
with
vegetables
and
grains;
and 3)
you'll
gain
weight.
So, don't
pass up a
slice of
birthday
cake.
Instead,
eat a
little
less
bread or
potato,
and
replace
it with
the cake.
Taking a
brisk
walk to
burn some
calories
is also
always
helpful.
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Weight
loss
helps
people
with
diabetes
in two
important
ways.
First, it
lowers
insulin
resistance.
This
allows
your
natural
insulin
(in
people
with type
2
diabetes)
to do a
better
job
lowering
blood
glucose
levels.
If you
take a
diabetes
medicine,
losing
weight
lowers
blood
glucose
and may
allow you
to reduce
the
amount
you're
taking,
or quit
taking it
altogether.
Second,
it
improves
blood fat
and blood
pressure
levels.
People
with
diabetes
are about
twice as
likely to
get
cardiovascular
disease
as most
people.
Lowering
blood
fats and
blood
pressure
is a way
to reduce
that
risk.
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Here are
some
beginning
hints.
See a
dietitian
for more
advice.
Stir-fry
foods in
tiny
amounts
of oil
and lots
of
seasonings.
Choose
nonfat or
low-fat
selections,
such as
nonfat or
1% milk
or
low-fat
cheese.
Keep
portion
sizes on
target.
Avoid
fried
foods --
bake,
grill,
broil, or
roast
vegetables
and meat
instead.
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Yes.
Unsaturated
fats are
the
healthiest
for your
body.
This
includes
both
monounsaturated
and
polyunsaturated
fats. You
can find
these
"healthy
fats" in
foods
like
nuts,
vegetable
oils,
olives
and
avocados.
The fats
to cut
back on
are the
saturated
and trans
fats.
Saturated
fats are
found in
full-fat
dairy
products
like ice
cream,
half and
half,
sour
cream,
cheese,
and
meats,
chicken
skin,
bacon and
lard.
Trans
fats are
found in
margarines
and
shortening
as well
as many
processed
packaged
foods and
sweets.
Trying to
cut back
on how
much
saturated
and trans
fat you
eat is
important
to help
reduce
your risk
of heart
attack
and
stroke.
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Forget
about
eating
with
abandon.
The key
to
healthy
living is
moderation.
Air-popped
popcorn
may be
low in
fat, but
it still
has
calories.
And
calories
count. If
you can
control
the
portion
sizes of
the food
you eat,
you will
be able
to eat a
wider
variety
of foods,
including
your
favorites,
and still
keep your
blood
sugar in
your
target
range.
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Put on
your
walking
shoes and
head for
the
pavement.
Being
more
active
helps
lower
your
blood
sugar,
blood
pressure
and
cholesterol.
Physical
activity
uses up
extra
sugar in
your
blood and
helps
your
insulin
work
better.
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Low
calorie
sweeteners
are safe
for
everyone
except
people
with
phenylketonuria,
who
should
not use
aspartame.
Calorie-free
sweeteners
like
aspartame,
saccharin,
sucralose
and
acesulfame-K
won't
increase
your
blood
glucose
level.
The sugar
alcohols
--
xylitol,
mannitol,
and
sorbitol
-- have
some
calories
and do
slightly
increase
your
blood
glucose
level.
Eating
too much
of any of
these can
cause gas
and
diarrhea.
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Limiting
your
weight
loss to
1/2 to 1
pound a
week will
keep you
healthy,
and let
you enjoy
the foods
you love
in small
amounts.
A slow
steady
weight
loss is
the key
to
keeping
lost
weight
off.
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Yes, in
moderation.
Moderation
is
defined
as two
drinks a
day for
men and
one drink
a day for
women. A
drink is
a 5-ounce
glass of
wine, a
12-ounce
light
beer, or
1-1/2
ounces of
80-proof
distilled
spirits.
Make sure
that your
medications
don't
require
avoiding
alcohol,
and get
your
doctor's
okay.
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Probably,
but this
method of
blood
glucose
control
isn't
very
nutritious,
not to
mention
boring.
One of
the keys
to
nutrition
is eating
a variety
of foods
each day.
By
checking
your
blood
glucose
two hours
after
starting
to eat a
meal, you
can learn
how
different
foods
affect
you. Over
time, you
will be
able to
predict
how
foods,
and
combinations
of foods,
affect
your
blood
glucose
level.
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If you
have a
vitamin
or
mineral
deficiency,
it could
be
causing
problems
with your
glucose
control.
For
instance,
one study
found
that
taking
the trace
element
chromium
improved
glucose
control
in
subjects
who had a
chromium
deficiency.
More
studies
need to
be done.
If you
choose a
variety
of
fruits,
vegetables,
grains,
and meat
each day,
and keep
your
blood
sugar
close to
your
target
range,
you
probably
don't
need to
take
vitamin
supplements
because
of
diabetes.
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Many
herbs
supposedly
have
glucose-lowering
effects,
but there
are not
enough
data on
any herb
to
recommend
it for
use in
people
with
diabetes.
Herbs are
not
considered
food by
the Food
and Drug
Administration
and are
not
tested
for
quality
or
content.
Therefore,
products
can be
promoted
as
helping
health
conditions
without
having to
show
evidence
of this.
Discuss
the
herbal
dietary
supplements
with your
doctor or
dietitian
before
trying
them.
They may
interact
poorly
with your
diabetes
medication.
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HOW CAN
DIABETIC
SHOES
HELP
ME?
Diabetic
Shoes
are
just
one of
the
many
tools
you can
use to
fight
Diabetes
one or
two.
Many
doctors
recommend
patients
purchase
shoes
specifically
designed
for
diabetics.
When
looking
for a
pair of
shoes,
you
want to
make
sure it
has
proper
ventilation,
which
allows
the
feet to
reduce
dampness
and
heat.
Sweat
often
is an
ideal
environment
for
bacteria
and
infection
to
grow.
You
want to
make
sure
the toe
and
heal
curve
slightly,
forcing
your
feet to
be in
balance
when
you
walk.
To
prevent
injury
to
susceptible
and
sensitive
toes,
the
shoe’s
toe box
should
be high
and
durable.
The
shoe
should
also be
lightweight
and
seamless
to
prevent
any
irritation
like
calluses,
infection
or
blisters.
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Lymphedema
is
a
condition
in
which
lymph
fluid
fails
to
circulate
properly,
which
results
in
swelling
and
reduced
movement
in
the
arms
or
legs.
It
may
also
result
in
infection
and
skin
breakdown.
Lymphedema
can
be
caused
by
damaged
lymphatics,
missing
vessels,
and
by
poor
venous
circulation.
Although
there
is
no
cure
for
Lymphedema,
the
symptoms
can
be
managed
by
elevating
the
legs,
applying
compression
hosiery
and
the
use
of
compression
pumps.
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There
are
several
benefits
to
compression
therapy
including:
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How
do
I
qualify
for
a
Lymphedema
Pump?
Medicare
and
major
insurance
carriers
recognize
these
pumps
as
safe
and
effective
treatment
of:
Compression
pumps
are
covered
for
treatment
of
true
Lymphedema
as
a
result
of:
Primary
Lymphedema
resulting
from
a
congenital
abnormality
of
lymphatic
drainage
or
Milroy's
disease,
or
Secondary
Lymphedema
resulting
from
the
destruction
of
or
damage
to
formerly
functioning
lymphatic
channels
such
as:
-
radical
surgical
procedures
with
removal
of
regional
groups
of
lymph
nodes
(for
example,
after
radical
mastectomy),
-
post-radiation
fibrosis,
-
spread
of
malignant
tumors
to
regional
lymph
nodes
with
lymphatic
obstruction,
-
or
other
causes
Before
you
can
be
prescribed
a
pump,
your
physician
must
monitor
you
during
a
four-week
trial
period
where
other
treatment
options
are
tried
such
as
medication,
limb
elevation
and
compression
garments.
If,
at
the
end
of
the
trial,
there
is
little
or
no
improvement,
a
Lymphedema
pump
can
be
considered.
The
doctor
must
then
document
an
initial
treatment
with
a
pump
and
establish
that
the
treatment
can
be
tolerated.
-
Lymphedema
pumps
also
are
covered
for
the
treatment
of
chronic
venus
insufficiency
(CVI).
Before
you
can
be
prescribed
a
pump
for
this
condition,
your
physician
must
monitor
you
during
a
six
month
trial
period
where
other
treatment
options
are
tried
such
as
medication,
limb
elevation
and
compression
garments.
If
at
the
end
of
the
trial
the
stasis
ulcers
are
still
present,
a
Lymphedema
pump
can
be
considered.
The
doctor
must
then
document
an
initial
treatment
with
a
pump
and
establish
that
the
treatment
can
be
tolerated,
that
there
is
a
caregiver
available
to
assist
with
the
treatment
in
the
home,
and
then
the
doctor
must
prescribe
the
pressures,
frequency,
and
duration
of
prescribed
use.
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External
compression
pumps
are
medical
devices
that
help
stimulate
blood
and
fluid
movement.
They
come
in
a
variety
of
sizes
and
with
several
different
features.
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DVT
stands
for
Deep
Vein
Thrombosis.
It
is
a
condition
in
which
there
is
a
blockage
in
a
deep
vein,
caused
by
long
durations
of
little
or
no
body
movement.
Symptoms
may
vary,
although
some
experience
no
symptoms
at
all.
DVT
can
be
dangerous
since
these
blockages
can
travel
to
the
lungs
and
a
life
threatening
pulmonary
emboli.
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Compression
pumps
are
often
used
for
patients
who
suffer
from
venous
stasis
ulcers,
Lymphedema
(swelling
of
the
extremities)
and
also
the
treatment
of
blood
clots,
also
known
as
deep
vein
thrombosis
(DVT).
Compression
pumps
are
either
used
for
acute
care
(in
the
hospital,
temporary)
or
chronic
care
(long
term,
often
at
home
or
an
extended
care
facility).
These
pumps
are
designed
to
treat
either
venous
insufficiency,
Lymphedema
or
the
treatment
of
DVTs,
and
differ
in
the
cycle
time
of
the
squeeze.
Both
augment
blood
and
lymphatic
flow.
Note:
Lymphedema
and
DVT
pumps
are
not
interchangeable,
meaning
a
Lymphedema
pump
should
not
be
used
to
treat
DVT
and
vice
versa.
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Acute
care
DVT
pumps
are
primarily
used
in
the
acute
hospital
setting
for
the
treatment
of
blood
clots.
The
pump
mimics
regular
walking-like
activities
by
altering
leg
compression.
The
standard
DVT
pump
has
a
cycle
time
of
12
seconds
of
inflation
and
48
seconds
of
deflation.
The
cycle
timing
provides
effective
movement
of
venous
blood
out
of
the
limb,
while
allowing
adequate
time
for
venous
refill
prior
to
the
next
inflation
cycle.
The
recommended
pressure
setting
is
40
mmHg.
The
garments
extend
from
the
ankle
to
below
the
knee
or
from
the
ankle
to
the
upper
thigh.
The
purpose
of
this
pump
is
to
move
blood
in
the
veins,
thereby
preventing
venous
stasis
and
stimulating
fibrinolytic
activity.
This
aids
in
the
treatment
of
DVTs
and
the
life-threatening
condition
of
a
clot
forming
and
dislodging
to
the
lung,
called
a
pulmonary
emboli
(PE).
This
type
of
pump
is
most
often
used
in
the
acute
care
setting
until
the
patient
is
fully
ambulatory
(walking
at
least
five
minutes
every
waking
hour).
This
pump
can
also
be
used
in
the
home
care
setting
depending
on
the
needs
of
the
patient.
The
sleeves
or
garments
used
in
the
hospital
for
the
treatment
of
DVTs
are
not
interchangeable
to
treat
swelling
or
lymphedema.
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Chronic
care
compression
pumps
are
primarily
used
to
treat
swelling
due
to
venous
or
lymphatic
problems,
like
venous
stasis
ulcers
and
intractable
lymphedema.
This
pump
has
a
much
longer
cycle
time
(two
to
three
minutes
or
greater),
with
a
longer
inflation
cycle.
The
longer
cycle
time
is
used
to
assist
in
the
movement
of
fluid
from
the
interstitial
spaces
into
the
venous
or
lymphatic
system
for
re-circulation
and/or
elimination.
The
full
leg
garment
looks
and
fits
like
a
boot
that
extends
to
the
groin
fold,
and
the
full
arm
sleeve
covers
the
hand
and
extends
to
the
axillary
(arm
pit)
region.
There
are
also
half
leg
garments
and
half
arm
garments.
The
pumps'
pressure
varies
depending
on
the
patient's
condition,
the
goal
of
the
therapy,
and
the
patient's
response
to
treatment.
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If
a
compression
pump
is
used
to
alleviate
symptoms
of
Lymphedema
or
DVT
treatment,
care
must
be
taken
that
infection
or
metastic
disease
is
not
present.
In
the
case
of
pulmonary
edema
or
phlebitis,
extreme
caution
must
be
exercised.
People
with
the
following
conditions
should
not
use
an
external
compression
pump:
Please
consult
your
physician
to
discuss
any
change
in
symptoms
or
treatment
before
any
new
therapy
is
attempted.
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Consult
your
insurance
plan
representative
or
call
us
today
to
find
out
if
you
qualify.
See
How
do
I
qualify
for
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lympedema
pump.
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Compression
sleeves
given
at
the
hospital
are
designed
for
DVT
treatment,
not
Lymphedema.
Also,
sleeves
are
specialized
to
that
particular
pump.
It
is
not
recommended
that
patients
use
sleeves
other
than
the
ones
authorized
by
the
manufacturer.
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