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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.
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- Compression Devices, Intermittent Pneumatic
- Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Device
- Pneumatic Intermittent Impulse Device
- Pneumatic Compression Hose
- Pneumatic Compression Stocking
- Pneumatic Compression Stockings
- Pneumatic Hose
- Compression Hose, Pneumatic
- Compression Stocking, Pneumatic
- Compression Stockings, Pneumatic
- Hose, Pneumatic
- Hose, Pneumatic Compression
- Stocking, Pneumatic Compression
- Stockings, Pneumatic Compression
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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.
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do not confuse with CONTINUOUS PASSIVE MOTION THERAPY
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2005
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- Postoperative Complications/prevention & control (1972-2004)
- Thrombophlebitis/prevention & control (1972-2004)
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- National Library of Medicine. Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D048228. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D048228
- Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72365301