VascuTherm 4
Iceless Cold Therapy, Compression and DVT Prophylaxis Therapy for the Treatment of Post-operative Pain and Edema.
VascuTherm 4 Thermal Compression Therapy

The VascuTherm 4 by ThermoTek delivers a totally unique and proprietary thermal compression therapy solution in one easily transportable device. Thermoelectric technology eliminates the need for ice, offers precise temperature control for preventing thermal tissue damage, and delivers exceptional reliability.

The VascuTherm 4 offers highly effective DVT prophylaxis through unique and programmable multiple treatment modalities – combining cooling/heating temperature management with vascular compression.

Clinical Benefits of Cold Therapy

Soft tissue trauma from injury, overuse, or surgical intervention causes an inflammatory response. At the cellular level, trauma causes disruption at the cell wall and can damage the cell and surrounding cells. As a response, the cell attempts to repair itself using anaerobic metabolism, which cannot be sustained. Because of this, the damaged cell cannot regulate the concentration gradients and allows water to pass through. As water dilutes the cells, the body releases a number of chemicals to correct the issue and get rid of cellular debris. As this happens, vasodilation occurs, increasing blood flow and transporting of fluid to the inflamed area. This process accounts for the redness and swelling sometimes associated with inflammation.

By utilizing cold therapy, the temperature of the tissue is lowered and the rates of the chemical reactions that actually cause the inflammation are slowed. Therefore, more cells survive, the damage slows, and healing is accelerated.  The cold also acts as an analgesic and reduces the pain from any inflammation and the associated swelling.  The VascuTherm 4 provides the solution for safe and clinically effective continuous cold therapy!

Clinical Benefits of Compression Therapy

Compression also aids the effectiveness of the cold therapy by improving the contact of the cold therapy wrap with the skin. Compression also helps reduce the excess fluid that can be accumulated after soft tissue injury or trauma. The compression also addresses the musculoskeletal injury by reducing the blood flow and swelling, removing the edema and reducing post-operative blood drainage, which can be an ictus for infection or hematoma formation.

The combination of cold and compression therapy is very beneficial for patients recovering from surgery and has many far reaching benefits. In multiple clinical controlled and randomized studies, the combination of cold and compression therapy has been shown to improve outcomes in numerous ways, including lower VAS pain scores and the reduction of analgesics and narcotics.  The VascuTherm 4 provides the solution for effective compression and edema management.

Clinical Benefits of DVT Prophylaxis Therapy

Deep Vein Thrombosis is the development of a blood clot, usually in the lower leg. If this blood clot breaks free, it can lodge in the lungs (PE), heart (myocardial infarction), or the brain (causing a stroke) all of which can cause death or serious injury which cause re-admittance to a hospital. This type of post-surgical complication is very common and is an epidemic causing more deaths than HIV, breast cancer and automobile accidents combined (American Public Health Association, 2003). The positive aspect of this epidemic is that there are numerous preventative measures that can be taken to significantly reduce the risk of a DVT. Some of these preventive measures include mechanical IPC, pharmacological agents or a combined approach, which is considered a best practice.

Over 600,000 patients suffer from DVT complications each year. In fact, in the absence of preventative treatments, 40%-60% of patients will suffer from DVT*; and according to the US Surgeon General, resulting in over 100,000 deaths per year.  The VascuTherm 4 provides the solution for DVT Prophylaxis Therapy.

Treatment Modalities

Precise Temperature Control

  • Cold:  43°F to 50°F
  • Heat: 105°F
     

Compression Therapy (3 settings)

  • Low: 15 mmHg
  • Medium: 30 mmHg
  • High: 50 mmHg
     

DVT Prophylaxis Therapy

  • Calf: cycles at 45 mmHg
  • Foot: cycles at 100 mmHg
     

Proprietary, Integrated Compression with DVT Prophylactic Therapy

Thermoelectric Cooling/Heating – No Ice Required!

Operating Fluid: 90% Distilled Water/10% Isopropyl Alcohol

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Specifications
  • Weight: 9.5 lbs.
  • Dimensions: 9.81” W x 9.88” H x 8.75” D
  • Umbilical Hose Length: 5 feet
  • Hospital Grade Power Cord
  • Safety: IEC 60601-1; IEC 60601-1-2
  • FDA 510K
Indications

Pain:

Localized thermal therapy (hot or cold) for post traumatic and post-surgical and/or medical conditions.

Edema:

Reduction of edema associated with soft tissue injuries such as burns, post-operative edema and ligament sprains

DVT Prophylaxis:

Decrease the risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT)

Lymphedema:

Treatment of disorders associated with vascular or lymphatic insufficiency such as Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), venous stasis ulcers, post-mastectomy edema and chronic lymphedema.

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