Hello Michele,
Sorry to respond so late. It seems you received no answers so far.
I do not have the vasotrain, but I know at least two hospitals which have
them and never use it. PT's I know are usually disappointed in the results.
I have been told that the vasotrain can be helpful in ulcers from arterial
obstructions. It will not be effective for ulcers which are the result of
oedema (venous or lymphatic). Because expectations were to high the people
who used it were disappointed. You can only use the vasotrain for this very
selective group of patients.
I think I know better way's to spend money on apparatus, but of course
that's not my bussiness.
Bonjour
Tom Zee
Netherlands
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Van: Michèle Paquette <[log in to unmask]>
Aan: 'Mailbase physio' <[log in to unmask]>
Datum: dinsdag 15 september 1998 14:29
Onderwerp: Vasotrain and VCT/Opinion and expertise sur le vasotrain
Hello everyone
We are presentely on the verge of purchasing a new apparatus, the vasotrain
447 wich consists in a therapy by compression and decompression for the
treatement of vascular wounds.
For the past few mounths, we have tried the apparatus with some of our
clients and the results are encouraging. Recentely, we have learned that the
Enraf-Nonius company has stopped making this type of apparatus, but we are
not aware why the did so ( perahps the high cost of the machine?)
1. I would like to know if some of you are currently using this
compression-decompression therapy and if so since when?
2. For wich diagnoses are you using this therapy? And what are the different
parameters that you are working with?
3. Finally, are you satisfied with the apparatus? And is it frenquently
utilized in your departement?
Thank you in advance
Bonjour a tous
Nous sommes en voie d'acquerir un appareil Vasotrain 447 de therapie par
compression-decompression pour le traitement des plaies vasculaires.
Nous avons essaye l'appareil quelques temps et les resultats nous semblent
prometteurs. Cependant nous avons appris il y a quelques semaines que la
compagnie Enraf-Nonius cessait la fabrication de cet appareil. Les raisons
semblent vagues et reliees au prix de l'appareil ?!?
1. J'aimerais savoir si certains d'entre vous utilisent la therapie par
compression-decompression, et depuis combien de temps
2. Pour quels diagnostics l'utilisez-vous? Et, si possible, quel sont les
parametres utilises?
3. Etes vous satisfait de cet appareil? Est-il utilise regulierement dans
votre service?
Merci a l'avance
Rene Grondin, pht
Centre hospitalier Le Gardeur
135 boul. Claude David
Repentigny, Quebec
Canada
J6A 1N6
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