澳大利亚专利AU2013213766A1 Residual pressure control in a compression device

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RESIDUAL PRESSURE CONTROL IN A COMPRESSION DEVICE Abstract A method of controlling a compression device (1) controls a vent phase of a compression device (1) having an inflatable bladder (3) capable of being pressurized for applying compression to a part of a subject's body. The method includes delivering pressurized fluid from a source of pressurized fluid to a first inflatable bladder (3) disposed about a portion of the subject's body and venting the pressurized fluid from the first inflatable bladder (3) by opening a first valve (23). The method further includes monitoring fluid pressure in the first inflatable bladder (3) during the venting of the first inflatable bladder (3). Based at least in part on the monitored fluid pressure, the first valve (23) is selectively closed and selectively reopened to control fluid pressure in the first inflatable bladder (3) to remain within a desired residual pressure range.
公开号:AU2013213766A1
申请号:U2013213766
申请日:2013-08-12
公开日:2014-04-17
发明作者:Manish Deshpande；Arnaz Malhi
申请人:Covidien LP；
IPC主号:A61H9-00

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1 RESIDUAL PRESSURE CONTROL IN A COMPRESSION DEVICE Field [0001] The present disclosure generally relates to pressure control and, more specifically, to controlling residual pressure in a bladder of a compression device. Background [0002] The pooling of blood or stasis in a patient's extremities, particularly the legs, can occur when the patient is confined to bed for an extended period of time. Stasis is problematic because it is a significant cause leading to the formation of thrombi. To prevent this occurrence, it is desirable to move fluid out of interstitial spaces in the extremity tissues to enhance circulation. [0003] Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices are used to improve circulation and minimize the formation of thrombi in the limbs of patients. These devices typically include a compression sleeve or garment having one or more inflatable bladders to provide a compressive pulse or compression therapy to the limb. [0004] Pneumatic compression therapy is usually provided by a pneumatic pump and valves that control the flow of air into and out of specific bladders. Typically, inflation of the bladders is controlled by a microprocessor of the compression device to reach a set pressure providing the requisite therapeutic effect. Once the set pressure is reached, the bladders are usually vented until they reach ambient pressure. Object [0005] It is the object of the present invention to substantially overcome or ameliorate one or more of the disadvantages of the prior art, or at least provide a useful alternative.
2 Summary of Invention [0006] In one aspect, a method of controlling a compression device controls a vent phase of a compression device having an inflatable bladder capable of being pressurized for applying compression to a part of a subject's body. The method includes delivering pressurized fluid from a source of pressurized fluid to a first inflatable bladder disposed about a portion of the subject's body and venting the pressurized fluid from the first inflatable bladder by opening a first valve. The method further includes monitoring fluid pressure in the first inflatable bladder during the venting of the first inflatable bladder. Based at least in part on the monitored fluid pressure, the first valve is selectively closed and selectively reopened to control fluid pressure in the first inflatable bladder to remain within a desired residual pressure range. [0007] In another aspect, a method of controlling a compression device includes controlling a vent phase of a compression device including an inflatable bladder capable of being pressurized for applying compression to apart of a subject's body. The method includes delivering pressurized fluid from a source of pressurized fluid to an inflatable bladder disposed about a portion of a subject's body and venting pressurized fluid from the inflatable bladder by partially opening a proportional valve. The method further includes monitoring fluid pressure in the inflatable bladder during the venting. Based at least in part on the monitored fluid pressure in the inflatable bladder, the proportional valve is closed when fluid pressure in the inflatable bladder is within a desired residual pressure range. [0008] In yet another aspect, a compression device for applying compression treatment to a subject's body part, the device includes a controller, a first inflatable bladder in fluid communication with the first inflatable bladder, and a first 3-way/2-position, normally open, valve in fluid communication with the first inflatable bladder. The controller is configured to supply pressurized fluid, which is receivable by the first inflatable bladder. The first valve is actuatable by the controller to control venting of the pressurized fluid from the first inflatable bladder. [0009] In still another aspect, a compression device for applying compression treatment to a subject's body part, the device includes a controller, a plurality of inflatable bladders, and a plurality of valves. The controller is configured to supply pressurized fluid. The plurality of inflatable bladders is in fluid communication with the controller, and the pressurized fluid from 3 the controller is receivable by each of the plurality of inflatable bladders. Each of the plurality of valves is in fluid communication with a respective inflatable bladder. Less than all of the plurality of valves vents fluid from the plurality of inflatable bladders. This configuration can, for example, reduce the number of valves required to vent the bladders and, thus, reduce the overall size of the compression device. [0010] In one or more aspects, a manifold can be in fluid communication with each bladder, and a single pressure transducer can be in fluid communication with the manifold for measuring a fluid pressure in each bladder. In some aspects, a check valve can be upstream from and in fluid communication with the manifold. Additionally or alternatively, in certain aspects, the manifold can define a fail-safe orifice. [0011] Embodiments can include one or more of the following advantages. [0012] In some embodiments, methods of controlling the vent phase of a compression device include selectively closing and selectively reopening a valve, based at least in part on measured fluid pressure in a bladder, to control fluid pressure in the bladder to remain with a desired residual pressure range (e.g., a pressure range above ambient pressure and below a compression pressure for treating the subject). Such control of fluid within the bladder during the vent phase can, for example, reduce the amount of fluid (e.g., air) needed to inflate the bladder during a subsequent phase of treatment. Reducing the amount of fluid needed to inflate the bladder can reduce the total cycle time of the compression and venting process to facilitate improved treatment of the portion of the subject's body. Additionally or alternatively, reducing the amount of fluid needed to inflate the bladder can reduce the size of the air supply associated with inflating the bladder, which can facilitate, for example, portability of the compression device and/or reduce the amount of space taken by the compression device in the vicinity of the subject. [0013] In certain embodiments, methods of controlling the vent phase of compression device include controlling one or more valves to control the residual pressure in one or more bladders. In some implementations, such control of the residual pressure in three bladders can facilitate the use of a gradient of residual pressures in the three bladders. For example, a first bladder positionable about an ankle of the subject can have a residual pressure of about 4 mmHg, a second bladder positionable about a calf of the subject can have a residual pressure of 4 about 2 mmHg, and a third bladder positionable about a thigh of the subject can have a residual pressure of about 0 mm Hg. Such a gradient in residual pressures can reduce the respective inflation times and/or the respective inflation volumes of each of the bladders as the bladders are inflated to apply a gradient of compression pressures to the subject. [0014] Other objects and features will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims. Brief Description of Drawings [0015] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described, by way of an example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein: [0016] Fig. 1 is a schematic of a compression device. [0017] Fig. 2 is a graphical illustration of a pressure profile of the compression device of Fig. 1. [0018] Fig. 3 is a schematic of a compression device including bladders each having dedicated valves. [0019] Fig. 4 is a schematic of a compression device including bladders each having dedicated valves and dedicated pressure transducers. [0020] Fig. 5 is a schematic of a compression device including a valve controlling pressure in a common manifold and dedicated valves for certain bladders. [0021] Fig. 6 is a schematic of another embodiment of a compression device including a valve controlling pressure in a common manifold and dedicated valves for certain bladders. [0022] Fig. 7 is a schematic of a compression device including a passive check valve. [0023] Fig. 8 is a schematic of a compression device including normally open and normally closed valves. [0024] Fig. 9 is a perspective of a controller and compression sleeve.
5 [0025] Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the drawings. Description of Embodiments [0026] Referring to Fig. 1, a pneumatic circuit of an intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) device 1 includes a bladder 3 and a controller 5 for controlling a residual pressure in the bladder. In the IPC device 1, a compression sleeve 13 including the bladder 3 is connected, for example, via tubing 15, to the controller 5 having a processor 19 operatively connected to an air supply 21 (e.g., a compressor) that provides compressed air to the bladder. A valve 23 is provided between the sleeve 13 and the air supply 21. A pressure transducer 25, downstream from the valve 23, monitors the pressure in the bladder 3. The transducer 25 may be connected directly to the bladder 3 or a manifold (not shown) in communication with the bladder. The sleeve 13 can have two or more bladders. For example, the sleeve 113 shown in Fig. 3 has three bladders. [0027] Referring now to Figs. 1 and 9, the controller 5 is disposed in a housing 22. A control panel 24 on the housing 22 includes controls and indicators, for example, for inputting parameters to the controller 5. An output connector 26 is positioned on the housing 22 and is engageable with the tubing 15 for connecting the controller 5 and the air supply 21 to the sleeve 13. The sleeve 13 includes three bladders 3 that, in use, apply compression to the subject's ankle, calf, and thigh, respectively. It should be appreciated that the sleeve 13 can include fewer or additional bladders, as required for applying a particular compression treatment protocol to a portion (e.g., a limb) of a subject. [0028] The sleeve 13 is configured to be wrapped around a subject's limb (e.g., leg) (Fig. 9). To provide a compressive pulse to the limb, the controller 5 opens the valve 23 and activates the air supply 21 to provide compressed air to the bladder 3 until the pressure in the bladder reaches a suitable value for operation in a compression cycle. In embodiments in which the sleeves having two or more bladders, sequential compression therapy can be applied to the subject's limb. When pressurization is complete, the air supply 21 is deactivated and the bladder 3 is allowed to depressurize by, for example, venting back through the tubing 15 to the controller 5. Air may be vented to the atmosphere through the valve 23. It may be desirable to retain some pressure (i.e., residual pressure) in the bladder 3 after venting. Controlling residual pressure in the bladder 3 reduces the flow requirement of the device 1, and in particular the air supply 21, 6 by reducing air required for subsequent pressurization. In some embodiments, a desired residual pressure range is between about 0 and about 15 mmHg (e.g., about 1 mmHg and about 10 mmHg). [0029] The processor 19 executes computer-executable instruction to pressurize (e.g., inflate) the bladder 3 to provide compression pressure to a wearer's limb. For example, the processor 19 may execute instructions to pressurize the bladder 3 to a first compression pressure (e.g., 20 mmHg) to move the blood in the limb from a region (e.g., calf) underlying the bladder 3. This phase of the compression cycle is known as the inflation phase. After pressurizing the bladder 3 to the first compression pressure, the processor 19 may execute instructions to reduce the pressure in the bladder to a residual pressure (e.g., 10 mmHg), allowing the blood to reenter the region of the limb underlying the bladder. This phase of the compression cycle is known as the vent phase. During the vent phase, the pressure in the bladder 3 can be sensed by the pressure transducer 25 until the pressure in the bladder reaches a desired residual pressure (e.g., a predetermined residual pressure). [0030] To control the pressure in the bladder 3 during the vent phase, the processor 19 can execute instructions to operate the valve 23 to vent the bladder to the desired residual pressure. For example, the processor 19 can open and close the valve 23 as fluid is being vented from the bladder 3 until the pressure in the bladder is within a predetermined residual pressure range. [0031] Referring to Fig. 2, once the inflation phase is completed, the processor 19 executes instructions to open the valve 23 and the pressure in the bladder 3 begins to drop, starting the vent phase. Predetermined pressure values P 1 , P 2 can be set such that the valve 23 remains open until the pressure transducer 25 senses pressure in the bladder 3 has reached a bottom range pressure Pi (e.g., the bottom pressure range Pi can be above ambient pressure). When the transducer 25 measures a pressure of Pi or less, the processor 19 executes instructions to close the valve 23, causing the pressure in the bladder 3 to rise. When the pressure transducer 25 senses pressure in the bladder 3 has reached or exceeded a top range pressure P 2 , the processor 19 executes instructions to open the valve 23, causing the pressure in the bladder to drop. The processor 19 can execute instructions to operate the valve in this manner (i.e., repeatedly opening and closing the valve 23) until the pressure in the bladder 3 levels out within the pressure range between Pi and P 2 . The processor 19 can also execute instructions to open and close the valve 23 at regular intervals using a timer 31 operatively connected to the processor.
7 For instance, the processor 19 can open and close the valve 23 about every 200 ms until the desired residual pressure is maintained in the bladder 3. Although Fig. 2 illustrates residual pressure as a function of time for a single bladder, it will be understood that the process can be used in compression devices having multiple bladders. [0032] Referring to Fig. 3, a pneumatic circuit 101 includes three bladders 103A, 103B, 103C, each in fluid communication with a dedicated valve 123A, 123B, 123C. Parts of the circuit 101 generally corresponding to those of the circuit 1 will be given the same number, plus "100." A single pressure transducer 125 fluidly communicates with a manifold 127 in communication with the bladders 103A, 103B, 103C. An air supply 121 delivers compressed air to the bladders 103A, 103B, 103C through tubing 115. The circuit 101 can vent the bladders 103A, 103B, 103C to a desired residual pressure as described above. For example, each time the valves are opened, the pressure transducer 125 measures pressure in the corresponding bladder until the targeted residual pressure is reached. Each valve 123A, 123B, 123C is a 3-way/2-position, normally closed, solenoid valve. Each of these valves includes three ports and is actuatable to place a first port (i.e., inlet port) in fluid communication with a second port (i.e., bladder port) in a first position. Each valve is further actuatable to place the second port in fluid communication with a third port (i.e., vent port) in a second position. The first port of each valve 123A, 123B, 123C is in fluid communication with the air supply 121. The second port of each valve 123A, 123B, 123C is in fluid communication with a respective bladder 103A, 103B, 103C and the third port is in fluid communication with ambient atmosphere. The valves 123A, 123B, 123C could also be other types. [0033] The pressure in each bladder 103A, 103B, 103C can be controlled to a common or different residual pressure. To control each bladder to a common residual pressure, the controller 105 vents the bladders 103A, 103B, 103C at the same time to produce a uniform pressure at the manifold 127. The manifold pressure is controlled by opening and closing the valves 123A, 123B, 123C simultaneously until the targeted residual pressure is reached. [0034] The pressure in each bladder 103A, 103B, 103C can be controlled to different residual pressures. To control the pressures in the bladders 103A, 103B, 103C to different residual pressures, the controller 105 vents each bladder separately (for example, the controller can control the process of opening and closing each valve separately). This can, for example, 8 facilitate the use of a single pressure transducer to monitor pressure in each bladder 103A, 103B, 103C. [0035] In some embodiments, the controller 105 sequentially vents the bladders 103A, 103B, 103C to respective residual pressures. In such embodiments, a first bladder 103A is vented by repeatedly opening and closing the corresponding valve 123A. The pressure transducer 125 measures the pressure in the manifold 127 corresponding to the first bladder 103A and the bladder is vented until the pressure reaches a desired residual pressure for the first bladder at which time the valve 123A is closed. The controller 105 then indexes to a second bladder 103B and vents the second bladder until the pressure in the manifold 127 reaches a desired residual pressure for the second bladder. Finally, the controller 105 indexes to a third bladder 103C and vents the third bladder until the pressure in the manifold 127 reaches a desired residual pressure for the third bladder. The controller 105 can index between bladders 103A, 103B, 103C prior to the targeted residual pressure being reached in any of the bladders. The controller 105 can also sequentially vent each bladder 103A, 103B, 103C to the same or different residual pressure. Additionally or alternatively, the controller 105 can index between the bladders 103A, 103B, 103C in non-sequential order. [0036] Referring to Fig. 4, a pneumatic circuit 201 is similar to the circuit 101 (Fig. 3) except each bladder 203A, 203B, 203C has a dedicated valve 223A, 223B, 223C and a dedicated pressure transducer 225A, 225B, 225C, respectively. Parts of the circuit 201 generally corresponding to those of the circuit 1 will be given the same number, plus "200." [0037] Each bladder 203A, 203B, 203C can be controlled to a desired residual pressure using pressure readings from each dedicated pressure transducer 225A, 225B, 225C. Having a dedicated pressure transducer can also allow the controller 205 to simultaneously vent each bladder 203A, 203B, 203C to a common or different residual pressure. [0038] Referring to Fig. 5, a pneumatic circuit 301 includes a first valve 323A controlling the pressure in a common manifold 327, a second valve 332B dedicated to a second bladder 303B, and a third valve 323C dedicated to a third bladder 303C. A single pressure transducer 325 measures residual pressure in the manifold 327 and the three bladders 303A, 303B, 303C. The first valve 323A functions as a "vent valve" for venting air from each bladder out of the circuit. In the illustrated embodiment, each valve 323A, 323B, 323C is a 2-way/2-position, normally 9 closed, solenoid valve. These valves include two ports, an inlet port and an outlet port, and are closed until the valve is energized. The valves 323A, 323B, 323C could also be other types of valves. Parts of the circuit 301 generally corresponding to those of the circuit 1 will be given the same number, plus "300." [0039] During a vent phase, the controller 305 uses the first valve 323A to control the residual pressure in the manifold 327 and the three bladders 303A, 303B, 303C. During compression treatment, the bladders 303A, 303B, 303C and manifold 327 may all be open to each other or, in certain instances, may be controlled for timed operation during treatment. For example, the second valve 323B and the third valve 323C can be instructed by the controller 305 to remain open during venting. The controller 305 can open and close the first valve 323A to control the residual pressure in all three bladders during the vent phase. The controller 305 can also instruct the second valve 323B and the third valve 323C to remain open during venting and open and close the first valve 323A. While this configuration does not allow independent control of the residual pressure in each bladder 303A, 303B, 303C,this configuration can be implemented with a single pressure transducer 325, which reduces cost as compared to implementations requiring additional pressure transducers. [0040] The circuit 301 can also be operated by keeping only the vent valve 323A open during the vent phase and independently opening and closing the second and third valves 323B, 323C. In these embodiments, when the third valve 323C is closed and the second valve is opened and closed by the controller 305, the pressure in the first and second bladders 303A, 303B will normalize to the pressure in the manifold 327 and the residual pressure in the first and second bladders will be the same. When the controller 305 closes the second valve 323B and indexes to the third valve 323C, the opening and closing of the third valve will cause the pressure in the third bladder 303C to normalize to the pressure in the manifold 327, causing the residual pressure in the first and third bladders 303A, 303C to be the same. This pressure may be the same or different from the pressure in the second bladder 303B. Valves 323A, 323B, 323C can be normally open or normally closed, depending on the length of the vent time compared to compression treatment time, to optimize valve power consumption. [0041] Referring to Fig. 6, a pneumatic circuit 401 is similar to the circuit 301 (Fig. 5) except the vent valve 323A of circuit 301 is replaced with a proportional control vent valve 423A.
10 Parts of the circuit 401 generally corresponding to those of the circuit 1 will be given the same number, plus "400." [0042] In the illustrated embodiment, the proportional control valve 423A is a 3-way/3-position, piezo valve. However, the valve could be a 3-way/2-position, piezo valve (not shown) or any other suitable proportional control valve. A proportional valve such as the valve 423A can be partially opened and closed to vary the amount and rate of fluid passing through the valve. The controller 405 can control the degree to which the valve 423A is opened during the vent phase to control the residual pressure in the bladders 403A, 403B, 403C. The controller 405 may partially open the vent valve 423A so the rate at which air is vented from the bladders 403A, 403B, 403C is proportional to the difference between a measured pressure in the bladders/manifold 427 and a desired residual pressure. Additionally or alternatively, the controller 405 may partially open the vent valve 423A so that the rate at which the air is vented from the bladders/manifold is proportional to a rate of change of the pressure in the bladders/manifold. As compared to a conventional solenoid valve, proportional control using the valve 423A uses less power and can facilitate a smoother transition between the therapeutic compression pressure in the bladders 403A, 403B, 403C and the desired residual pressure. Additionally or alternatively, proportional control using the valve 423A can modify the residual pressure in the bladders 403A, 403B, 403C from cycle to cycle as needed. As compared to solenoid valves, this valve does not need to be closed or opened repeatedly to control residual pressure. [0043] Referring to Fig. 7, a pneumatic circuit 501 is similar to the circuit 301 (Fig. 5) except a passive check valve 529 is downstream from a vent valve 523A. The controller 505 controls the check valve 529 to control the residual pressure in each bladder 503A, 503B, 503C. Parts of the circuit 501 generally corresponding to those of the circuit 1 will be given the same number, plus "500." [0044] During the vent phase, when the controller 505 opens the vent valve 523A, air passes through the check valve 529 until pressure in the manifold 527 drops below a check valve cracking pressure (e.g., a pressure set during manufacture of the check valve). The cracking pressure can be selected, for example, based on desired residual pressure in the bladders 503A, 503B, 503C. When the pressure in the manifold 527 drops below the cracking pressure of the check valve 529, the check valve closes, causing pressure in the manifold to increase. When the 11 pressure in the manifold 527 rises to a level greater than the cracking pressure, the check valve 529 opens, reducing pressure in the manifold. Thus, the check valve 529 controls residual pressure in the bladders 503A, 503B, 503C through its cracking pressure. [0045] Referring again to FIG. 3, a passive check valve (not shown) can be added to the outlet of each valve 223A, 223B, 223C of the circuit 201 (e.g., between the manifold 227 and each valve). By using three check valves, each bladder 203A, 203B, 203C can be controlled to a common or different residual pressure. Because the check valves are passive, no power is consumed to control the residual pressure. In these embodiments, in which the cracking pressure of the check valve is fixed, the residual pressure for the bladder is a constant value. [0046] Referring to Fig. 8, a pneumatic circuit 601 is similar to the circuit 101 (Fig. 3) except valves 623A and 623B are 3-way/2-position, normally open, solenoid valves. Parts of the circuit 601 generally corresponding to those of the circuit 1 will be given the same number, plus "600." Valve 623C is a 3-way/2-position, normally closed, solenoid valve. Valves 623A, 623B,623C are associated with bladders 603A, 603B, 603C, respectively. A check valve 629 is disposed between the air supply 621 and the manifold 627. The bladder 603A can apply compression to a subject's ankle, the bladder 603B can apply compression to a subject's calf, and the bladder 603C can apply compression to the subject's thigh. The 3-way/2-position valves associated with the bladders 603A, 603B (e.g., bladders disposed about the ankle and the calf of a patient's leg) allow residual pressure to be held in the these bladders between inflation phases. An orifice 633 in the manifold 627 may provide a fail-safe mechanism to vent fluid from the bladders 603A, 603B, 603C. The orifice 633 is a small opening in the manifold 627 to help vent the manifold in case valves fail during the inflation cycle. The orifice 633 could be, for example, about 0.005 inches in diameter to about 0.2 inches in diameter. [0047] It will be apparent that modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the disclosure. [0048] When introducing elements of the present invention or the preferred embodiments(s) thereof, the articles "a", "an", "the", and "said" are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements. The terms "comprising", "including", "having" are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements.
12 [0049] In view of the above, it will be seen that several objects are achieved and other advantageous results attained. [0050] As various changes could be made in the above constructions and methods without departing from the scope of this disclosure, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description and shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

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[1] 1. A compression device for applying compression treatment to a subject's body part, the device comprising: a controller configured to supply pressurized fluid; an first inflatable bladder in fluid communication with the controller, the pressurized fluid from the controller receivable by the first inflatable bladder; and a first 3-way/2-position, normally open, valve in fluid communication with the first inflatable bladder, the first valve actuatable by the controller to control venting of the pressurized fluid from the first inflatable bladder.
[2] 2. The compression device as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: a second inflatable bladder in fluid communication with the controller, the pressurized fluid from the controller receivable by the second inflatable bladder; and a second 3-way/2-position, normally open, valve in fluid communication with the second inflatable bladder for venting fluid from the second inflatable bladder; a third inflatable bladder in fluid communication with the controller, the pressurized fluid from the controller receivable by the third inflatable bladder; and a third valve in fluid communication with the third inflatable bladder for venting fluid from the third inflatable bladder.
[3] 3. The compression device as set forth in claim 2, wherein the third valve is a 3-way/2 position, normally closed, valve.
[4] 4. The compression device as set forth in claim 2, wherein: the first bladder is configured for applying compression to the subject's ankle; the second bladder is configured for applying compression to the subject's calf; and the third bladder is configured for applying compression to the subject's thigh.
[5] 5. The compression device as set forth in claim 2, further comprising: a manifold in fluid communication with each of said bladders; and a single pressure transducer in fluid communication with the manifold for measuring a fluid pressure in each of said bladders. 14
[6] 6. The compression device as set forth in claim 5, further comprising a check valve upstream from and in fluid communication with the manifold.
[7] 7. The compression device as set forth in claim 4, wherein the manifold defines a fail-safe orifice.
[8] 8. The compression device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the controller has a processor configured to execute the computer-executable instructions, the computer-executable instructions including instructions for delivering pressurized fluid from a source of pressurized fluid to the first inflatable bladder disposed about a portion of a subject's body, venting the pressurized fluid from the first inflatable bladder during said venting; monitoring fluid pressure in the first inflatable bladder during said venting; and based at least in part on the monitored fluid pressure, selectively closing and selectively reopening the first valve to control fluid pressure in the first inflatable bladder to remain within a desired residual pressure range.
[9] 9. The compression device as set forth in claim 8, wherein the desired residual pressure range extends from about 1 to 10 mmHg.
[10] 10. The compression device as set forth in claim 8, wherein the processor is further configured to execute computer-executable instructions including repeating said selective closing and reopening of the valve to maintain fluid pressure in the first inflatable bladder within the desired residual pressure range.
[11] 11. The compression device as set forth in claim 8, wherein the processor is further configured to execute computer-executable instructions including selectively closing and selectively reopening the valve at a regular time interval to maintain fluid pressure in the first inflatable bladder within the desired residual pressure range.
[12] 12. The compression device as set forth in claim 8, wherein the time interval is about 200 ms. 15
[13] 13. The compression device as set forth in claim 8, wherein the computer-executable instructions for monitoring fluid pressure includes receiving a signal from a pressure transducer in fluid communication with the first inflatable bladder. Covidien LP Patent Attorneys for the Applicant/Nominated Person SPRUSON & FERGUSON

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