Care for Lymphoedema
Telephone Numbers
AMLA MEDIQUIP
28/31Old Rajinder Nagar,
New Delhi -110 060 INDIA
Voice Phone : +91-11-25852291, 25853090
Fax +91-11-25860163
Cell +91-9810126883
VOIP Number (For Video Conferencing and
Telemedicine)+91-11-29603306
Our E Mail : amlamed AT amlaed DOT com
MODELS AVAILABLE : Basic 
- Now in a new plastic body with digital timers,
Clinical and
Hospital
INTRODUCTION
VIPEL. is a system designed after extensive research
on Elephantiasis of Indian patients. You can be rest assured that it will
go a long way in solving your patients problems.
MECHANISM OF ACTION
VIPEL is a variable Intermittent Pneumatic External
limb compression system.
This essentially consists of two parts.
(a) The pump and
(b) The encasing which has different sizes and
shapes to suit your needs.
The classical recommended treatment of lymphoedema is elevation, massage and compression stocking. The VIPEL compression system provides a mechanical pumping action on the lymph distended tissues of the limb pushing the extra cellular fluid back into the vascular compartment. This is more than a simple massage effect as explained herein.
The mono-locular chamber pushes the fluid in all directions with only a little going upwards. The hardened dermis and subcutaneous tissue of lymphoedematous patients absorbs the pressure distributing it in a centrifugal direction due to an arch effectEssentially the limb is completely enclosed in an inflatable encasing which is then inflated by the VIPEL pump. A rhythmic cycle of full pressure and zero pressure is then initiated to bring out the above mentioned effect.Compressed tissue is known to increase internal heat generation - activating the infection fighting cells - namely the macrophages to breakdown tissue protein. Decreased tissue protein is known to help in tissue fluid (i.e. the oedema) reabsorption.
THE PUMP (VIPEL PUMP) is an intermittent source of air pressure to the encasing which is wrapped around the affected or required limb. The air pressure is varied by the three different knobs provided on the front panel.
- TIMER ON - This regulates flow to the encasing. It can be set between 10-180 seconds. During this time (After the initial filling period) the encasing will press the limb for the time set. The pressure gauge needle will rise slowly to the peak pressure required and remain their till this timer function is completed and switched to off.
- TIMER OFF - This is also a variable time setting device to regulate between 10-90 seconds for switching OFF the air pressure supplied to the encasing. During this time the pressure gauge needle will drop slowly to zero indicating that pressure is now equal to atmosphere pressure and remain so till the set time is completed. The off timer starts working as soon as the on time is completed. The TIMER ON will again switch on once the TIMER OFF finishes its function and hence the entire cycle is repeated automatically continuously till the machine is switched off. An indicator lamp glows every time the Timer On is in function.
- PRESSURE CONTROL KNOB - This is used to control the pressure transmitted to the limb. When fully opened, the pressure to the encasing will reach up to 160 mm mercury (an automatic release valve does not allow pressure beyond this for patient's safety).
Video on VIPEL -2
Details of Vipel Pumps
FAQs
