In the treatment protocol you describe that a pressure of 15mmHg should be applied to the patients arm by means of the bladder and the compression gauge. How do you know that this is also the pressure that is applied on the patient's skin. Did you do any research in this field. How did you perform the skin pressure measuremen
t, what kind of sensors were used?
Thanks for your question, it is a very good one. The bladder of the Precise compression gauge does not exert pressure. The purpose of the compression gauge is to measure the pressure exerted by the sleeve upon the skin. The bladder of the compression gauge rests upon the skin. As the pressure exerted by the sleeve increases, it applies increasing pressure to the bladder which is then registered as increased pressure on the gauge. As a result, the Precise compression gauge system measures the pressure exert
ed by the Reid Sleeve upon the skin.
General Lymphedema Questions
I have been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure and have swelling in my feet and ankles is this lymphedema?
This is discussed in Dr. Reid's Corner.