The Venowave is a portable compression device that weighs less than a half of a pound. The device is powered by a single AA battery that delivers hours of uninterrupted use. The device is worn on the calf two inches below the crease of the knee and secured by two adjustable straps. No power cord or hoses to restrict patient movement or cause accidental patient falls. Patients enjoy a good night's sleep since the Venowave is extremely quiet. The peristaltic compression action truly feels like a comfortable leg massage.
Every ten seconds the Venowave delivers a wave of peristaltic therapeutic pressure to the calf-muscle. Each wave of pressure begins at the distal point end of the calf muscle and moves upwards towards the proximal end. The waves of pressure enhance venous blood flow, eliminate pooling, and prevent the formation of a blood clot.
The Venowave is approved by Health Canada, The Food and Drug Administration (US) , TGA (Australia) and the EU (CE marking) for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), The Venowave can be worn while walking, sitting, or sleeping.
Research from hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers identified the following inherent problems with pneumatic sequential compression devices:
1. Fails to promote mobility due to...Whereas, the Venowave... promotes patient ambulation