| 摘要 |
<p>A method and apparatus are disclosed for providing therapeutic intermittent pneumatic pressure to a body portion. An air reservoir (320) receives a substantially steady flow of pressurized air for a pump (310). Pressure is applied as a rapid pulse from the reservoir (320) to a cuff means (330A, 330B) in contact with the body portion so as to promote acceleration of venous blood flow in the body portion. In a preferred embodiment, the pneumatic pressure is applied in a graduated manner and/or sequentially distally to proximally along the body portion. A simplified carrying arrangement (300) is provided for the system.</p> |
