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MeSH Heading: Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices
Tree Number(s): E07.515
Unique ID: D048228
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D048228
Annotation: do not confuse with CONTINUOUS PASSIVE MOTION THERAPY
Scope Note: Instruments that generate intermittent forces, uniformed or graduated, to facilitate the emptying of VEINS. These devices are used to reduce limb EDEMA and prevent venous THROMBOEMBOLISM, such as deep vein thrombosis in the legs.
Entry Term(s): Compression Devices, Intermittent Pneumatic; Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Device; Pneumatic Compression Hose; Pneumatic Compression Stocking; Pneumatic Compression Stockings; Pneumatic Hose; Pneumatic Intermittent Impulse Device
Previous Indexing: Postoperative Complications/prevention & control (1972-2004); Thrombophlebitis/prevention & control (1972-2004)
See Also: Gravity Suits; Stockings, Compression
Public MeSH Note: 2005
History Note: 2005
Date Established: 2005/01/01
Date of Entry: 2004/07/07
Revision Date: 2020/05/27

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects (AE)

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veterinary (VE)

virology (VI)

Concept UI: M0496718
Terms: Pneumatic Compression Stockings Preferred Term
Term UI T670716
Date04/05/2006
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2007); Pneumatic Compression Stocking
Term UI T000998269
Date11/20/2019
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2021); Pneumatic Compression Hose
Term UI T670717
Date04/05/2006
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2007); Pneumatic Hose
Term UI T670718
Date04/05/2006
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2007)

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