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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><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>In the year 1995, a commercial system for promoting vacuum assisted closure (VAC) also known as vacuum therapy, vacuum sealing or topical negative pressure therapy, was introduced into the United States market. This equipment, called the VAC, was designed to overcome some of the problems associated with conventional methods for the creation of negative pressure <br> | ||
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There may be few temporary side effects like tingling and numbness may occur. | There may be few temporary side effects like tingling and numbness may occur. | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Device [edit | edit source]
- Vacuum chamber
- Pressure Monitor
- Rubber cuff
- Compressor Unit.
Physiology[edit | edit source]
Technique of Application[edit | edit source]
Duration[edit | edit source]
Literature evidences suggest the therapy for one hour on alterative days for ten sessions .
Instruction[edit | edit source]
The individuals should be instructed that they will feel sense of pull during negative pressure phase and sense of push during positive pressure phase. Any uncomfortable sensations should be repored immediately.
Side effects[edit | edit source]
There may be few temporary side effects like tingling and numbness may occur.
References[edit | edit source]
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