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What is a lymphedema pump?
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Sequential compressi: Lymphedema pumps use wave like compression and relaxation to move fluid from periphery towards heart which is called pneumatic sequential compression.
Answered 6/30/2012
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Sequentialcompressio: Lymphedema pumps compress and relax air to facilitate fluid movement from periphery to center of body.
Answered 1/20/2013
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Inflated boot: A lymphedema pump looks like a big plastic boot that you put on an it inflates sequentially to move the lymph [ fluid in your leg tissues] toward the heart. The wave like compression and relaxation to moves fluid from periphery towards heart which is called pneumatic sequential compression. It feels good too.
Answered 3/4/2013
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Lymphedema: It's a pump that recirculate the lymph fluid more rapidly It's a great help to help lymphedema
Answered 3/31/2017
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