The Ipc Principle - GlobalMIND VenenWalker basic Bedienungsanleitung

The IPC principle

Intermittent (alternating) compression, which is not generated through manual massage
but rather by a device, is known in medicine as intermittent pneumatic compression, or
IPC. It uses the principle of pneumatic alternating pressures. It is prescribed by doctors
for the treatment of venous or lymphatic diseases. When used to prevent thrombosis and
for sports injuries, it does not carry the risks found in medication-based treatment.
The IPC simulates the function of the natural muscle pumps found in the human body. Air
is pumped with alternating pressure into double-walled leg cuffs for example. The pres-
sure is increased and decreased in defi ned time segments. It should be possible to ad-
just the pressure level to suit the user and the pressure must never exceed 100 mmHg.
The treatment duration and frequency depend on the person's condition when used for
cosmetic purposes, or as recommended by the doctor when used for medical reasons.
However, the treatment should last for at least 20 minutes. Any medical use should, of
course, be supervised by a doctor.
The shape and type of cuff used is important. Due to the proven importance of the drain-
ing of the network of veins in the sole, the cuff should cover both the entire leg and the
foot.
The rhythmic increase and decrease in pressure on the tissue leads to water and protein
being pumped out of the interstitial tissue. If the patient has a medical indication, a com-
pression dressing should be applied or a surgical stocking should be worn after using
the IPC as the residual protein causes blood serum to fl ow from the capillaries into the
tissue after an IPC treatment session. This measure prevents this fl ow occurring. These
measures do not need to be taken if you simply remain lying down after treatment. When
using the equipment at home it therefore makes sense to use it before bedtime.
27