Doctor Life Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) Machines

With Intermittent Pneumatic Compression  the limb is surrounded by an inflatable cuff with several chambers, which are inflated sequentially so that there is a wave of compression travelling up the limb in short bursts. Venous emptying is greatly facilitated and an active circulation is encouraged.  It is also useful in the arm to reduce lymphoedema after mastectomy.

DL2002B

 This  popular model is designed to be used at home under medical or nursing supervision so ongoing treatment is possible while the patient remains in their own home.

DL2002D

 This  model is better at treating persistant swelliing of the limbs and lymphoedema. The chambers inflate in the direction from foot to thigh and remain inflated until the end of the cycle. (Mode B in diagram on home page)

Indications

• Deep Vein Thrombosis. The Doctor Life can be used post-operatively to reduce the risk of DVT.
• Lymphoedema
• Chronic oedema of venous origin
• Chronic Venous Insufficiency
• Dependent oedema
• PAOD There is also increasing evidence that IPC can be useful under strict medical supervision, in the treatment of Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease.

These are made by the world-renowned firm Daesung Maref based in South Korea.  This firm was established in 1986 and now provide 90% of the sales for IPC machines in the South Korean domestic market and exports to 30 countries worldwide.  All Daesung Maref products are certified with CE 0499.