Lymphedema Devices and Pressotherapy: Clinical Equipment Guide

Understand sequential compression, garment configurations and key technical considerations for professional lymphedema and pressotherapy systems.

Lymphedema Devices and Pressotherapy

Intermittent pneumatic compression systems use inflatable garments with multiple chambers to apply controlled pressure sequences to a limb or body region. These systems may be used within professional lymphedema-management and compression-therapy workflows when clinically appropriate.

How do multi-chamber garments work?

The control unit inflates garment chambers according to a programmed sequence. Device design can differ in chamber count, pressure adjustment, timing, treatment modes and garment options.

What should clinics compare?

  • Number and arrangement of chambers
  • Pressure range and adjustment precision
  • Garment sizes and body-region options
  • Treatment modes and timing controls
  • Portability and battery options where applicable
  • Cleaning and hygiene requirements
  • Technical service and replacement-garment availability

Compression therapy is not appropriate for every patient. Clinical assessment, contraindications and the broader lymphedema-management plan should be reviewed by qualified healthcare professionals.