Compression Pump Comparison

Huntleigh Healthcare

Product and Description	Compression Type	Pressure Range	Limb Compression	Cycle Time		Weight
Product and Description	Compression Type	Pressure Range	Limb Compression	Inflate	Deflate	Weight
Flowtron Hydroven 3 New pump meant to replace old Flowtron and Flowplus pumps. Both intermittent & sequential pump.	Intermittent or Sequential	30-100 mmHg	Capable of 2 limb compression	90 secs.	90 secs.	5.25 lbs.
Flowtron Hydroven FPR Choice of eight garment sizes. Handles for easy carrying.	Sequential	30-100 mmHg	Three chamber compression	2 mins.	1 min.	5.25 lbs.
Flowtron Excel Used in the treatment of DVT(Deep Vein Thrombosis). Single leg mode option allows pump to be used with one garment. Choice of calf or thigh garments.		30-60 mmHg (40 mmHg recommended)	Capable of 2 limb compression			5.5 lbs.

KCI (Nutech)

Product and Description	Compression Type	Pressure Range	Limb Compression	Cycle Time		Weight
Product and Description	Compression Type	Pressure Range	Limb Compression	Inflate	Deflate	Weight
PlexiPulse -Electronic help screens -Bed hanger located on back -Snap-lock connectors to hold tubing in place -LCD panel displays compression	Intermittent compression	140-180mmhg preset160	Capable of 2 limb compression	3 times a minute	3 times a minute	10.5 lbs
Pulse IC -Bed hanger located on back. -Strap to wrap cord -Safety alarms	Intermittent compression	unavailable	Capable of 2 limb compression	unavail.	unavail.	5 lbs.
Pulse SC -Software allows medical engineers to easily calibrate -Auto-detects the number of sleeves -Preset pressure and cycles	Intermittent compression	30-50 mmHg	Capable of 2 limb compression	varies	varies	9 lbs.
Extremity Pump 7000 -Preset cycles -Safety alarm -Machine washable -Anti-reflux safety valves	Single-chambered intermittent	0-100 mmHg	Capable of 2 limb compression	90	30	5.4 lbs.
Extremity Pump 7500 -Color-coded pressure gauges -Preset inflation-deflation cycle -Adjustable pressure control	Multi-chambered intermittent	0-100 mmHg	Capable of alternating 2 limb compression	60	50-60	5.4 lbs.

Definitions

Anti-reflux safety valve: Prevents reverse inflation.
Bilateral connector: An optional part for compressors that allows air to travel to
two sleeves.
Cycle time: The pre-set inflation and deflation periods of the system.
Gradient Segmental Compression: A multi-chambered garment fills distal to
proximal, up the limb, with each subsequent chamber at less pressure than the previous.
Intermittent Compression: Non-constant pressure at timed intervals.
Sequential Compression: A multi-chambered garment fills in sections to exert the
compressive force to the limb. Such compression should always be delivered distal
(furthest point from the body) to proximal (closest point to the body).
Uniform Compression: A single chambered garment is used to exert the compressive
force unifromly around the limb.

Sources:

Medical Glossary - PBS
KCI
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