Compression garment

Compression garment
Primary use
Treatment / Resuscitation / Palliative care / Surgery
Type of medical device or related product
Medical equipment
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Intended population age
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Later adults (over 64 years)
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Basic
Capital
Yes
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Community services for primary care
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Inpatient care
Intensive care
Long-term care
Pre-hospital care
Rehabilitation
EMDN related code(s)
M030405
COMPRESSION STOCKINGS
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GMDN related code(s)
44768
Multi-chamber venous compression system garment, reusable (An inflatable device in the form of a stocking, sleeve, or suit that is applied to the limbs externally to promote venous blood flow. As part of a compression system, the device applies pressure to the extremities through the sequential inflation of several chambers. The resulting increased venous blood flow may help to treat/prevent oedema, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in non-ambulatory patients or patients at risk. This is a reusable device.)
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