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The ICU is where critically ill patients are admitted for advanced medical treatment, with heightened hopes of a revival. Essentially, it is the futuristic medical equipment in the ICU that enables practitioners to provide a high level of care and support. Systems such as DVT Pumps (DVT Cuffs) and DVT Sleeves/Stockings, when appended to ICU beds, help enhance patient care in the ICU.
Patients admitted to the ICU run the risk of contracting several hospital-acquired illnesses. DVT pumps are prescribed as an effective preventive measure for patients who stay in the ICU for more than 48 hours or for chronically ill patients who necessitate frequent admission and treatment in the ICU.
Normal walking activity induces regular movement of the calf muscles, which stimulates blood flow in the legs. However, this action is not possible when a person is bed-ridden for a long time. To avoid undesirable complications, it is imperative to ensure proper blood circulation. The DVT pump, when affixed to the ICU bed, helps doctors achieve this objective without any discomfort to the patient.
Blood clots in the lungs can develop after certain types of surgery. They can also occur in ICU patients who are bed-ridden due to a prolonged illness and being administered heavy medications. To offset this occurrence, blood thinning injections need to be given. However, these injections may have adverse side effects and are not readily advisable.
The FAST HUG protocol (Feeding, Analgesia, Sedation, Thromboprophylaxis, Head-of-bed elevation, Ulcer prevention and Glucose control) forms part of the ICU quality assurance process. It is an important checklist that ensures that the patient does not develop a complication by staying in the ICU, which is a hostile environment. The letter ‘T’ in the mnemonic stands for thrombosis or DVT, which causes rupture of small superficial veins and increases pressure in the deep veins and capillaries. Usually, it causes pain, swelling, varicose veins and ulcers. If undetected or left untreated in the early stages, DVT can become fatal.
The Koleno DVT Pump from Codex is a clinically effective, non-invasive, mechanical prophylaxis system that takes patient care in the ICU to the next level.
We ensure the highest grade quality achievable for our DVT Pumps (DVT Cuffs) and DVT Sleeves/Stockings, which are precision-engineered in our modern production facility built in compliance with the latest US FDA guidelines.
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