intermittent pneumatic compression
intermittent pneumatic compression (new-mat-ik) n. a technique to prevent thrombosis in bedridden patients. It uses an inflatable device that squeezes the calf when it inflates, preventing pools of blood forming behind the valves in the veins, thus mimicking the effects of walking.
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