A-V Impulse™ Foot Compression System
A step beyond DVT prophylaxis
Peace of mind for everyone involved
Nurses
Beyond a convenient, easy to apply solution for DVT prophylaxis, the ImPad™ rigid sole foot covers feature elements to help address patient comfort and satisfaction in an effort to help improve compliance.
Doctors
Beyond a clinically proven solution for DVT prophylaxis, the A-V Impulse™ foot compression system is indicated for acute swelling reduction and circulation enhancement — providing the physician with a single solution for proven outcomes with the clinician and patient in mind.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Patients
Beyond a comfortable solution for DVT prophylaxis, the A-V Impulse™ foot compression system helps improve outcomes through swelling reduction and improved mobility.1,2,6,8,9,10,11,12,13
Mimics the natural hemodynamic action of normal ambulation14
The natural sequence of physical venous flow
With every step, the plantar arch is flattened, causing the venous plexus to empty. This action sends a column of blood up to the heart, allowing plexus to refill.
A-V Impulse™ Foot Compression System mimics physical venous flow
The A-V Impulse™ ImPad™ Rigid Sole Foot Cover features a hard rigid sole designed to contain and direct the impulse directly to the bottom of the foot. This action mimics the hemodynamic effect of ambulation by flattening the plantar plexus and completely evacuating blood from the bottom of the foot.14
References:
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- Pitto, et al. Hemodynamics of the Lower Extremity with Pneumatic Foot Compression. The Effort of the Position of the Limb Biomed Tech, 2001.
- Gardner AM, Fox RH. The venous pump of the human foot - a preliminary report. Bristol Med Chir J. 1983;98:109–112.
- Asano H, Matsubara M, Suzuki K, Morita S, Shinomiya K. Prevention of pulmonary embolism by a foot sole pump. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2001;83(8):1130-1132.
- Morgan RH, et al. Arterial Flow Enhancement by Impulse Compression. Vasc Endovascular Surg. 1991 January;25:1 8-16.
- Gardner AM, Fox RH, Lawrence C, Bunker TD, Ling RS, MacEachern AG. Reduction of post- traumatic swelling and compartment pressure by impulse compression of the foot. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1990;72(5):810-815.
- Hamilton WG, Reeves JD, Fricka KB, Goyal N, Engh GA, Parks NL. Mechanical thromboembolic prophylaxis with risk stratifition in total knee arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty. 2015;30(1):43-45.
- Windisch C, Kolb W, Kolb K, Grützner P, Venbrocks R, Anders J. Pneumatic compression with foot pumps facilitates early postoperative mobilisation in total knee arthroplasty. Int Orthop. 2011;35(7):995-1000.
- Pitto et al. Mechanical prophylaxis of deep-vein thrombosis after total hip replacement a randomised clinical trial. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2004 Jul;86(5):639-42.
- Myerson MS, Henderson MR. Clinical applications of a pneumatic intermittent impulse compression device after trauma and major surgery to the foot and ankle. Foot Ankle. 1993 May;14(4):198-203.
- Stöckle U. et al. Fastest reduction of posttraumatic edema: continuous cryotherapy or intermittent impulse compression? Foot Ankle Int. 1997 Jul;18(7):432-8.
- Stranks GJ et al. The A-V Impulse System reduces deep-vein thrombosis and swelling after hemiarthro plasty for hip fracture. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1992 Sep;74(5):775-8.
- Delis KT et al. Optimum intermittent pneumatic compression stimulus for lower-limb venous emptying. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2000 Mar;19(3):261-9.
- Andrews B, Sommerville K, Austin S, Wilson N, Browse NL. Effect of foot compression on the velocity and volume of blood flow in the deep veins. The British journal of surgery. 1993;80(2):198-200