Warnings - Bio Compression Systems SC 2008 OC User Manual

2. Warnings and Precautions

Warnings:

• The settings navigation guide will provide general information for compression
pump usage that may not apply to each individual's circumstances. Consult with
your treating therapist regarding specific advice regarding your individual treatment
parameter settings of pressure, duration, and treatment frequency.
• Pressure settings should not be changed unless ordered by a clinician. High pressure
should be set with caution.
• Caution must be exercised for patients with sensitive, irritated, sunburned, bruised
or broken skin, or with skin conditions such as skin cancer, dermatitis, eczema, or
psoriasis in/around treatment sites.
• Should changes in skin appearance occur such as blisters, redness, welts,
discoloration or other noticeable changes in the skin, or if burning, itching, increased
swelling should occur, discontinue use and consult with your therapist or doctor.
• Slip and fall hazard. To avoid the risk of tripping or falling, do not stand or walk while
wearing garments.
Precautions:
• This device is not intended for use during SLEEP.
• Do not attempt to modify this device in any way.
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Contraindications
Compression is NOT recommended in the following conditions:
• Cellulitis or other infection not treated with antibiotics
• The presence of lymphangiosarcoma
• Known or suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Inflammatory phlebitis or episodes of pulmonary embolism
• Uncontrolled/severe cardiac failure
• Active metastatic disease affecting oedematous region
• Thrombophlebitis
• Pulmonary oedema
Under Clinical Consultation
Compression pumps may be used with these conditions under clinical consultation.
Pressure settings may need to be started lower than usual and progressed according to
tolerance.
• Acute infection
• An ABPI less than 0.8 or greater than 1.2
• High arterial blood pressure
• Cardiac arrhythmia or cardiac stenosis
• Controlled heart failure
• Artificial material in body e.g. breast implants/tissue expanders
- be guided by comfort levels*
• Lipoedema*
• Acute inflammation*
• Scleroderma*
• Chronic polyarthritis*
• Complex regional pain syndrome*
• Peripheral neuropathy*
* Potential to increase pain or discomfort in some cases
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