VenaPro Patient Leaflet
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VenaPro™ portable pump VenaPure® anti-embolism stockings Intermittent pneumatic pumps are designed to move blood Anti-embolism stockings work by gently compressing the veins in out of the veins in the calf towards the heart. They do this by your legs, thus increasing blood flow and additionally preventing the applying light pressure to the leg and “squeezing” the calf veins veins in your legs from expanding. You may be asked to wear these forcing blood back towards the heart. The mechanical pumps stockings or something similar. It is very important that you continue act in a very similar way to the muscle pump in your calves, to wear the stockings for as long as directed by the healthcare which are not being used as effectively following your hospital professional caring for you. This may be up to 6 weeks after your stay. You have been recommended the use of our portable intermittent pneumatic pump, VenaPro™. It is easy to use, lightweight and runs off battery, making it very convenient to You will have been measured by a nurse to ensure that you are wear, since there are no tubes or cords to disrupt daily life. wearing the correct stockings for your leg size. You or your carer should remove the stockings each day to check your legs and to ensure that there are no changes to your skin colour or condition. You will need to follow the instructions to reapply the stockings correctly to help prevent a DVT or PE. The stockings should be changed every 2-3 days. Patient Leaflet DJO Global | 1a Guildford Business Park | Guildford VenaPro is designed to ensure that you are fully protected whilst recuperating at home and should be worn as directed by your Healthcare Professional. We wish you a safe and speedy re

contact a medical professional immediately: There are a number of risk factors for developing a DVT or PE. Admission to hospital can increase the risk, especially if you are Preventing deep vein thrombosis & pulmonary embolism Patient information You have been given this leaflet because you may be at risk of developing a blood clot following either a recent stay in hospital or period of extended immobility. • Unexplained pain or tenderness in the calf • Swelling in the leg undergoing a surgical procedure or if you are so unwell you are • Hotness and/or redness of the leg confined to bed for...