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Intermittent Pneumatic Compression System for DVT Prophylaxis Overview of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) for reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) • The pathogenesis of thrombosis involves three key elements: o Venous stasis o Dilatation and / or damage of the leg veins o Changes in the coagulability of the blood Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices modify and in many cases overcome these elements. 1 • National and International VTE guidelines acknowledge IPC as an effective modality which reduces the risk of DVT in at risk patient populations. 2-5 • The Talley SYNCHRO™ IPC system prevents venous stasis and augment venous blood flow (see overleaf for details). • IPC inhibits coagulation 6 and enhances fibrinolysis. 7 8 • Clinical literature acknowledges that no single method of IPC is clinically superior to another in terms of reducing the risk of DVT incidence. 1 9 10

The following duplex ultrasound images demonstrate femoral vein blood flow augmentation when using the Talley SYNCHRO™ DVT prophylaxis system with either the foot, calf or calf-thigh compression garments. FOOT l Intuitive, easy to use pump and garments are quick and simple to set up and operate. l Fully automated, whisper-quiet microprocessor controlled power unit operates 3-chamber foot, calf or calf-thigh garments. l Visual and audible operation status and fault indicators to enhance patient safety. Fig. 1. Resting blood flow (pre-inflation) l Soft garment material provides optimal...

References 1. Caprini JA. Mechanical methods for thrombosis prophylaxis. Clini Appl Thromb Hemost. 2010 Dec;16(6):668-73 2. Liew NC, Chang YH, Choi G, Chu PH, Gao X, Gibbs H, et al; Asian Venous Thrombosis Forum. Asian venous thromboembolism guidelines: prevention of venous thromboembolism. Int Angiol. 2012 Dec;31(6):501-16. 3. Gould MK, Garcia DA, Wren SM, Karanicolas PJ, Arcelus JI, Heit JA, Samama CM. Prevention of VTE in nonorthopedic surgical patients: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical...