Apparatus and method for treating edema
US5759164A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2023/045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for treating edema of a body member by pressure includes the use of a flexible, liquid-tight bag having connectors for securing the bag about the member. A liquid conduit, substantially smaller in section than the bag, is connected to the top thereof and is extended upwardly from the bag in use to increase hydraulic pressure in the bag and thereby pressure on the member when the conduit and the bag are filled with liquid.
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