Directions for Use of Sequential Compression Devices
- 1). Place a compression sleeve around each leg. The sleeve should be arranged such that the lower half of the legs are covered and the portion that will connect to the air pump is closest to the feet. Many sleeves have a portion that fits around the heels. Be sure that the sleeve is not loose around the legs but also not so tight as to deprive blood flow.
- 2). Connect the air pump tubing to the compression sleeves. Often there will be an audible click when the tubing is securely connected.
- 3). Turn on the device. Now the legs will be sequentially compressed from the bottom up to promote blood flow to the heart.