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History

In 1948, Joseph Conrad E. discovered that by swimming, his leg edema decreased. He felt that this was due to the unifrom pressure created by water. The Ace stocking he used to wear, was inappropriate as it created tight and loose bands and worsened the ailment, Based on this principle, he created first customized pressure garment and later the Pneumatic Compression Machine.

Pumps were found useful to treat [Lymphoedema], [Venous Oedema] and other conditions where the swelling is due to a local lymph flow problem. They are more effective in ["http://www.lymph-india.org" Filariasis] and Post inflammatory Oedema. In these the lymphatics are present but dilated. They are less effective for post mastectomy and primary oedemas where the lyphatics are absent or have been physically destroyed.

Two types of pumps are available: Monolocular or Flowtron type. These have a single chamber with uniform pressure generated. Sequential, where multiple chambers are present - between 3 - 12 in various models. The most famous of these is the Lymphapress.

The former are slower to act but have less complications. The latter are recommended only for mild disease as the complications of Thigh and genital swelling, Congestive failure and fluid overload were found unacceptable.

External links

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