The differences between a leg massager, an SCD device for DVT/PE , and a lymphedema pump
A sequential compression device, a leg massager, a lymphedema pump and the combination of these devices. These products seem somewhat similar, but the prices vary greatly. This article provides detailed comparisons of these devices in terms of usage, performance, price, and specific parameters. You can choose according to your own needs and budget.
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Airpro600 sequential compression device | A SCD for DVT/PE | A leg massager | Lymphedema pumps | |
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Application and How it works | 1, Leg massager
How: Improve circulation to help Legs or muscle relaxation; 2, DVT and PE prevention How: not only mimics ambulation, but moves more blood faster to assure blood velocity and volume, reduce the factors that lead to thrombosis, and prevent DVT and PE; a quick inflation time (usually less than 10s) is must 3, Lymphoedema alleviation How: deliver enough pressure to promote blood circulation and lymphatic circulation, and help the return of tissue fluid to the capillaries, thus eliminating edema | 1, Leg massager
How: Improve circulation to help Legs or muscle relaxation; 2, DVT and PE prevention How: not only mimics ambulation, but moves more blood faster to assure blood velocity and volume, reduce the factors that lead to thrombosis, and prevent DVT and PE; a quick inflation time (usually less than 10s) is must | Leg massager How: Improve circulation to help Legs or muscle relaxation; | Lymphoedema alleviation How: deliver enough pressure to promote blood circulation and lymphatic circulation, and help the return of tissue fluid to the capillaries, thus eliminating edema |
Pressure type | According different uses
1, For DVT/PE- gradient, sequential, stable, up to thigh pressure; 2, For Lymphoedema- greater, sequential, stable pressure | For DVT/PE- gradient, sequential, up to thigh pressure; | Sequential pressure | greater, sequential, stable pressure |
Price ($) | $1599.00 | Usually, $2000~$5000, you can explore link below: Best Portable Sequantial Compression Device (SCD) 2022 | $50~$200 | $500~$1000 |
Medical Device Class | Class II | Class II | not medical devices | Class I or Class II |
Timer | yes | / | / | / |
Touchable and intuitive screen | yes | / | / | / |
various Treatment sessions | Yes, usually 0~99mins | Yes, usually 0~99mins | No, only several fixed sessions to choose from | No, only several fixed sessions to choose from |
Power supply | lithium-ion battery or hospital-grade power cord | lithium-ion battery or hospital-grade power cord | power cord | lithium-ion battery or(hospital-grade) power cord |
PPR (precise pressure retaining) | yes | / | / | / |
Based on each individual’s treatment cycle | yes | yes | / | / |
Durability | High
5 years working life for the main unit | High | low | moderate |