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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
<div>In 1956, Erler and Itting designed a vacuum-compression unit that served as the prototype for the clinical model in use today. The device consists of a plexiglass chamber connected to a compressor. The unit provides a timed alteration of positive and negative pressures at a selectable range of intensities. Researchers believe that VCT systems do improve total tissue blood flow and oxygenation. <ref name="akbari">Akbari et al ; Effects of vacuum compression therapy on healing of diabetic foot ulcers :Randomized control trial ;JRRD; Vol 44; No 5;2007; 631-636.</ref><br></div> | <div>In 1956, Erler and Itting designed a vacuum-compression unit that served as the prototype for the clinical model in use today. The device consists of a plexiglass chamber connected to a compressor. The unit provides a timed alteration of positive and negative pressures at a selectable range of intensities. Researchers believe that VCT systems do improve total tissue blood flow and oxygenation. <ref name="akbari">Akbari et al ; Effects of vacuum compression therapy on healing of diabetic foot ulcers :Randomized control trial ;JRRD; Vol 44; No 5;2007; 631-636.</ref><br></div><div><br></div> | ||
== Device == | |||
<div> [[Image:VCT-1.png]]</div><div></div><div>The device comprises of </div> | |||
#Vacuum chamber | |||
#Pressure Monitor | |||
#Rubber cuff | |||
#Compressor Unit. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
In 1956, Erler and Itting designed a vacuum-compression unit that served as the prototype for the clinical model in use today. The device consists of a plexiglass chamber connected to a compressor. The unit provides a timed alteration of positive and negative pressures at a selectable range of intensities. Researchers believe that VCT systems do improve total tissue blood flow and oxygenation. [1]
Device [edit | edit source]
The device comprises of
- Vacuum chamber
- Pressure Monitor
- Rubber cuff
- Compressor Unit.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Akbari et al ; Effects of vacuum compression therapy on healing of diabetic foot ulcers :Randomized control trial ;JRRD; Vol 44; No 5;2007; 631-636.
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