Lymphoedema Pump – Compression Pumps for Lymphoedema Treatment. Lymphoedema Pumps are compression pumps which force air in sleeves with multiple chambers which house overlapping cells. The pump forces air into the cells which encourage lymph fluid to continue moving and not pool.

What is Lymphoedema?

Lymphoedema is characterized by a retention of fluid and tissue swelling. The fluid retention and swelling is caused by a lymphatic system which has been compromised. Often times fatigue will accompany a heavy and swollen limb or an accumulation of fluid in other areas of the body, including the neck or head. If left untreated, early stages of lymphoedema can cause the skin to discolor and grow in severity until deformation occurs.
Affecting nearly 140 million people throughout the world, lymphoedema is primarily a hereditary condition. Injuries to the lymphatic vessels after lymph node dissection, surgery or radiation treatments can also compromise the lymphatic system and spur on lymphoedema (secondary). In patients who have undergone radiation therapy for cancer treatments, lymphoedema may take months or even years before developing.

Indications

The indications for using a lymphoedema pump are as follows:

• Postoperative edema
• Post-traumatic edema
• Chronic edema
• Primary or secondary lymphoedema
• Chronic swelling from venous insufficiency