Clinical Applications; Indications; Contraindications - arjo Flowtron ACS900 Instrucciones De Uso

2. Clinical Applications

Indications The intended use of the Flowtron ACS900 system is to

Contraindications

Uniform & Sequential
Calf and Calf & Thigh
Garments
Foot Garments
help prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
The system should be combined with an individualised
monitoring programme.
This system represents one aspect of a DVT strategy;
if the patient's condition changes, the overall therapy
regimen should be reviewed by the prescribing
clinician.
The above are guidelines only and should not replace
clinical judgement.
Depending on the garment type used, other clinical
applications are also appropriate.
The foot garment, in particular, has a wide range of
clinical applications.
Full details for clinical applications are included in the
packaging of every garment.
The type of garment used on an individual patient
must be specified by a physician.
The system, when used with calf or calf & thigh
garments, should not be used in the following
conditions:
1. Severe arteriosclerosis or other ischemic vascular
diseases.
2. Severe congestive cardiac failure or any condition
where an increase of fluid to the heart may be
detrimental.
3. Known or suspected acute deep vein thrombosis,
thrombophlebitis or pulmonary embolism.
4. Any local condition in which the garments would
interfere, including:
• Gangrene
• Recent skin graft
• Dermatitis
• On untreated, infected leg wounds.
The system, when used with the foot garments, should
not be used in the following conditions:
1. Severe congestive cardiac failure or any condition
where an increase of fluid to the heart may be
detrimental.
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