Description And Operating Principle - Arjohuntleigh FLOWTRON EXCEL Instructions For Use Manual

1. Description and Operating Principle

Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a
physician.
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The
Flowtron Excel
prophylaxis system for reducing the incidence of deep
vein thrombosis (DVT). The application of intermittent
pneumatic compression has two effects:
1. Augments venous blood flow velocity, thereby
reducing stasis.
2. Enhances fibrinolytic activity to reduce the risk of
early clot formation.
The
Flowtron Excel
of calf or thigh length, single patient use garments. The
pump provides intermittent cycles of compressed air
which alternately inflate the single-chambered air
garments. The compression applied on the extremity
augments venous blood flow velocity and stimulates
fibrinolysis.
The pump operates on a 60-second automatically timed
cycle consisting of approximately 12 seconds of
inflation followed by approximately 48 seconds of
deflation.
The
Flowtron Excel
risk of developing deep vein thrombosis and in
conjunction with systemic interventions
(e.g. anticoagulation drugs) for the high risk patient.
Caution
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system is a non-invasive
system consists of a pump and a pair
system may be used on patients at