Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation HAYES, Inc. Flexitouch system (Tactile Systems Technology Inc.) for lymphedema. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc. Healthcare Technology Brief Publication. 2017 Authors' conclusions The lymphatic system accepts fluid from the extracellular tissue and transports it into the cirulatory system. Lymphedema develops when this process is impaired, resulting in retention of fluid and proteins with consequent swelling and hardening in the tissue.
Technology Description:
The Flexitouch System is a programmable pneumatic compression device that is designed to increase
transport of intersitial fluid from the periphery into the lymphatic transport system.
Clinical Alternatives:
Alternative treatments include exercize, manual lymphatic drainage, or compression garments. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Humans; Lymphedema; Technology; Touch Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32018000067 Date abstract record published 14/02/2018 |