Clinical Applications; Indications; Contraindications - arjo Flowtron ACS900 Notice D'utilisation

2. Clinical Applications

Indications The intended use of the Flowtron ACS900 system is

Contraindications

Uniform & Sequential
Calf and Calf & Thigh
Garments
Foot Garments
to help prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
The system should be combined with an
individualised monitoring programme.
This system represents one aspect of a DVT
strategy; if the patient's condition changes, the
overall therapy regimen should be reviewed by the
prescribing clinician.
The above are guidelines only and should not
replace clinical judgement.
Depending on the garment type used, other clinical
applications are also appropriate.
The foot garment, in particular, has a wide range of
clinical applications.
Full details for clinical applications are included in the
packaging of every garment.
The type of garment used on an individual patient
must be specified by a physician.
The system, when used with calf or calf & thigh
garments, should not be used in the following
conditions:
1. Severe arteriosclerosis or other ischemic
vascular diseases.
2. Severe congestive cardiac failure or any
condition where an increase of fluid to the heart
may be detrimental.
3. Known or suspected acute deep vein
thrombosis, thrombophlebitis or pulmonary
embolism.
4. Any local condition in which the garments would
interfere, including:
• Gangrene
• Recent skin graft
• Dermatitis
• On untreated, infected leg wounds.
The system, when used with the foot garments,
should not be used in the following conditions:
1. Severe congestive cardiac failure or any
condition where an increase of fluid to the heart
may be detrimental.
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