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Further, these studies indicate that factors other than the elevation in blood flow during this therapy should be taken into account when designing an optimal IPC device.
To compare the effects of foot exercise with an intermittent pneumatic foot compression (IPC) device on blood flow velocity of the femoral veins.
Objectives this study was designed to determine whether an intermittent pneumatic compression device (IPC) with an increased maximal inflation pressure, a decreased time to maximal pressure and a longer duration of compression would improve venous return compared to a standard IPC device.
The incremental cost-effectiveness of the IPC device was £12,650 per QALY gained.
This study investigated the relationships between the interface pressure produced by intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices, the deformation of extremity tissues produced by this pressure, and changes in venous blood flow associated with this deformation by use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and duplex ultrasound (DUS) imaging in addition to the pressure measurement.
Mechanical treatments for SE include intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices and low-level laser therapy (LLLT).
IPC devices are pneumatic cuffs connected to pumps that mimic the naturally occurring muscle pump effect of muscles contracting around peripheral lymphatics [ 10].
The sponsor stated that the studies using NMES and IPC devices were included "as evidence on the association between increased blood flow and a reduction in DVT".
Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices consist of an inflatable garment for the arm, leg or foot and a pump, which intermittently inflates and deflates the garment.
The sponsor also provided several studies using NMES and IPC devices, several of which included a suitable comparator, as defined in the scope.
The manufacturer justified the use of this relative risk value with reference to the fact that it falls within the range (0.31 0.58) identified for IPC devices in the NICE VTE guidelines [ 10].
