Applying IPC Devices to Prevent DVT (Surgical Care Direction)

Why is DVT Dangerous?

There are three characteristics that can explain why DVT is dangerous. It is because of the high incidences of getting DVT, the high concealment of DVT and the high mortality of DVT patients.
First, the high incidences of getting DVT, as we discussed in the article of DVT Prevention (Surgical Direction) that there are many factors that cause DVT, make it more precarious for people after major surgeries and delivery, etc.. 650,000 new PE patients appear in the US each year. In western countries, the occurring rate of DVT and pulmonary embolism is 1% and 0.5% respectively.
Second, the high concealment of DVT. It is estimated that around 80% of DVT patients had no symptoms when they got DVT. However, DVT ranks third in the most commonly seen vascular diseases in America only after coronary heart disease and hypertension. People having DVT always appear with no symptoms; therefore, it is hard to detect. You can found some symptoms of DVT in the article of the DVT prevention (Surgical Direction). About 650,000 new PE patients in the US each year, about 2/3 of them have missed diagnosis, and 1/3 of them have died without treatment. Hence, it is highly significant for us to take precautions against DVT.
Third, the high mortality of DVT patients. Data show that about 70% of people were found passing away without knowing they were suffering DVT. If DVT patients further develop into PE patients, for the blood clot that previously formed can break free and travel through the bloodstream. If it gets stuck in a blood vessel in your lung, it can cause a blockage called a pulmonary embolism (PE). PE can cause severe shortness of breath and even sudden death. Large-area PE has a mortality rate of 95% within one hour, is one of the four major causes of death that seriously threaten people’s lives. In a prospective study, 814 patients with initially surviving PE died 7% in the first week, 13% in the first month, and 18% in the third month. Therefore we need to attach more importance to the prevention of DVT.

The Benefits of Applying IPC Physiotherapy—The External Physical Inflatable Compression Method

Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) devices are inflatable sleeves that you wear on your calves (lower legs). Healthcare providers most often prescribe them while you are in the hospital. The sleeves inflate every 10 to 20 seconds, then deflate every 10 to 40 seconds. In addition, foot sleeves deflate quicker. The sensation feels like a leg massage. An IPC device may also be called a sequential compression device (SCD).
The inflating and deflating movement of the IPC device supports your circulation. Healthy movement of blood in your body prevents blood clots from forming.
When the sleeves compress, it helps the blood move through your body to your heart. When they relax, oxygen-rich blood flows to your leg arteries. The sleeves also help your body release substances that can prevent clots.
The advantages can be presented as follows:
(1)The IPC physiotherapy helps reduce the possibilities of bleeding, which has great significance for patients who cannot use the anticoagulant drug.
(2)As Longest adopts air compression therapy, it significantly contributes to decreasing the chances of bleeding and promoting blood flow. We provide professional IPC devices which is a typical DVT prevention machine with high performance. Take its functions for example, the intermittent compression device can improve the blood velocity of patients, and it can treat acute or chronic edema, extremity pain incident to trauma or surgery, leg ulcers, venous stasis, and venous insufficiency.

(3)IPC is an exotic physical inflatable compression method that is easy to operate, does no harm to the human body, is safe and effective, and won’t cause any complications. Longest 2201DVT is equipped with an intermittent pneumatic controller with four compression modes and gradient pressure that ensures the patient achieves optimal therapeutic and comfort during treatment.

Our two IPC devices, LGT-2200DVT and LGT-2201DVT, are widely used in the rehabilitation and orthopedics departments. And they can also be applicable in hospitals.

Introduction of Longest IPC Devices

LGT-2200DVT and LGT-2201DVT  are designed to decrease the risk of DVT (Deep Venous Thrombosis) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) before, during, and after surgery, improving blood circulation and lymphatic circulation. They are compression therapy devices comprised of intermittent pneumatic controllers, sleeves, and connectable hoses, possessing a particular pressotherapy system with gradient pressure designed to decrease DVT risk (Deep Venous Thrombosis) Pulmonary Embolism (PE) before, during, and after surgery.

  • Features and Types of IPC Devices:
  1. The IPC machines have a real-time pressure monitor.
  2. The intermittent compression device adopts gradient pressure therapy mode, which is protective for patients with venous insufficiency and helps restore the venous valve function, and enable users to experience more comfortable.
  3. Each chamber is individual, which can be closed when the users feel uncomfortable about the part that has been compressed. And each chamber’s pressure is adjustable.
  4. You can choose neuromuscular electrical stimulation(NEMS) therapy or air compression therapy. For people with nerve injury, it is pretty essential for them to stimulate their muscles, but it is inconvenient for them to have two treatments together. Therefore, they can use these therapy alternatively. Our product LGT-231 is also for DVT prevention and it adopts NEMS therapy. If you want to know more about it, you can click the link.
  5. Our IPC machines are adapted to the DVT chamber and whole lower extremity chambers.
  • Function:

The IPC devices are considered effective in promoting blood circulation and lymphatic circulation. It contributes to the venous return, intensifies arterial perfusion, alleviates edema, and decreases the chances of blood anticoagulation; at the same time, it works to relieve inferior extremity ischemia and advance blood oxygenation level.

The Comparison Between Longest DVT Devices and Other DVT Devices

The comparison between Longest DVT device and other DVT device is conspicuous.
The following is a chart showing the disparities of Longest DVT machine and other brand’s DVT machine.

Model No.

LGT-2200DVT

XX- xx005

Certification

CE

CE

Output Channel

1

1

Chamber

3

 

Compression Modes

4

 

Time Range

1 min – 24 hours or continuous

(Step by 1 min or 1 hour)

1

Pressure Range

40 – 150 mmHg (Step by 10 mmHg)

Default:

M1: 100 mmHg (Calf + Foot)

M2: 90 mmHg (Calf )

M3: 100 mmHg ( Foot)

M4: 90 mmHg (Thigh + Calf)

 

Chamber Adjustment

Each chamber pressure can be adjusted before and during treatment.

 

Hold Time

0 – 10 s (Step by 1 s), default 2s

/

Interval Time

10 – 60 s (Step by 1 s), default 10s

/

Interface

5″ touch screen

LCD

Input Voltage

AC 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz

 

Sleeve Type

Reusable DVT sleeve ( thigh/ calf/ foot)

Disposable DVT sleeve ( thigh/ calf/ foot/ thigh+calf/ calf+foot)

Reusable & Disposable

(Thigh/calf/foot)

Other Features

1/Automatic Memory

2/ 2.5 or 3.5m adapter

3/ Real time pressure monitoring

 

Rechargeable Battery

Yes (Lithium battery: 11.1 V  9000mAh

Yes

Battery Life

more than 8 hours

 

Dimension

250 (L) x 184 (W) x 150 (H) mm

 

Weight

2.5 kg

 

Warranty

2 years for the main unit and 1 year for accessory, Hafl year for rechargeable battery

 

Over the chart, we can see that Longest DVT machine apparently outweighs the other DVT device.
From the chart, we conclude that our DVT machine has the following advantages:
1.5’’touch screen, while the XX aa05 and TT xx01 only has LCD screen;
2.The pressure range is between 40 – 150 mmHg, which is broader than the other two products, and each chamber pressure can be adjusted before and during treatment;
3.Longest DVT machine has a separate sleeve, which is adjustable step by step, as the gradient pressure is more advantageous for blood circulation.
4.Longest 2200DVT has a large capacity battery, which reaches 9000 mAh, and it can last 8-10 hours while some DVT products’ batteries from other brands only have a capacity of 2000 mAh.
You don’t have to worry about the after-sales of the product. We are responsible for our products. Longest 2200DVT device covers 2 years for central unit and 1 year for accessory, and half a year for rechargeable battery.

An Introduction of Longest DVT Chambers:

Longest Compression Therapy System DVT Sleeve is compatible with compression therapy devices (model: LGT-2200DVT & LGT-2201DVT).
It’s made of premium fabric and TPU featuring lightweight, breathability, comfort,which is able to help prevent the build-up of heat and moisture contributing to increase patient’s compliance during therapy.
With an extensive range of foot, calf, thigh, foot+calf, thigh+calf sleeves, it addresses a wide range of patient types and caregiver needs and preferences.

The Features of Longest DVT chambers:

(1)There are four types of treatment modes to different parts of the body:
Mode 1: Calf+Foot Sleeve
Mode 2: Calf Sleeve
Mode 3: Foot Sleeve
Mode 4: Thigh+Calf Sleeve
(2)It can connect three DVT chambers simultaneously, and each chamber has a pressure monitor system.
(3)The chambers can automatically close or open. They can realize a real-time display and setting, and each of them is adjustable. During the treatment of DVT, the figures have been set previously at a safety default when you turn on the device. To the vola, the pressure between 110-130mmHg would be more appropriate for treatment, and to the calf, it will be between 40-60mmHg.
(4)The semicircular design of the chamber is more suitable for clinical application.
(5)Reusable and disposable sleeves.
(6)Longest unique inflating pump owns merits of low noise, slight vibration and fast speed of inflating.
(7)There are two treatment time settings: The treatment time of LGT-2200DVT can last 1min-24hours or continuous and LGT-2201DVT is 1-99mins or continuous. And it has a gradient pressure setting. The time interval for inflating is adjustable for one second to satisfy your need.

We believe it is worthy of purchasing from the above merits of Longest product, and we offer you high-performance IPC devices and after-sales service. Longest IPC devices are professional and possess superior functions. If you have any need, please contact us.