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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a potentially serious medical condition that can develop after surgery, especially if certain risk factors are present. It occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs. These clots can be dangerous because they have the potential to break free and travel to the lungs, causing a life-threatening condition called pulmonary embolism. In this blog, we will delve into the risk factors associated with DVT after surgery and explore the various preventive measures and treatments available to reduce the likelihood of this condition.
Before delving into risk factors and prevention, let’s first understand what DVT is and how it develops. Deep Vein Thrombosis occurs when blood clots form in the deep veins of the legs, pelvis, or arms. This condition is often asymptomatic, meaning many individuals do not experience any noticeable symptoms. However, when symptoms do occur, they can include:
Certain factors can increase the risk of developing DVT after surgery. These factors can be broadly categorized into patient-related factors and surgery-related factors:
Preventing DVT after surgery is crucial, and healthcare providers employ several strategies to mitigate this risk:
Deep Vein Thrombosis is a serious condition that can occur after surgery, but it is preventable. Recognizing the risk factors associated with DVT and implementing appropriate preventive measures is crucial to ensure patient safety during the postoperative period. If you are scheduled for surgery, it’s essential to discuss your risk factors and prevention strategies with your healthcare team to minimize the chances of DVT and its potentially life-threatening complications. Always follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations and stay vigilant for any symptoms, as early detection and treatment are key to a successful outcome.
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Cold therapy systems have become invaluable tools in managing pain and inflammation after surgery or injury. Breg, a well-known manufacturer of medical devices, offers two popular options: the Breg Kodiak Cold Therapy System and the Breg Polar Care Cube Cold Therapy System. While both are designed to provide cold therapy, they have distinct features and advantages that cater to different needs.
In this blog, we’ll explore the differences between these two systems to help you make an informed decision about which one is best for your recovery.
The Breg Kodiak Cold Therapy System is a versatile and user-friendly device designed to deliver consistent cold therapy for pain relief and swelling reduction.
Here are some of its key features:
The Kodiak system is known for its compact size and lightweight design, making it easy to use at home or while on the go. This system is the only system on the market that has an optional battery pack allowing it to work anywhere. Its portability allows for greater flexibility in your recovery process.
The Kodiak system offers continuous flow of cold water from the cooler, through the pad and back to the cooler. This unit uses 2 tubes connecting to the pad. One to send continuous cool water and the other tube to return warmer water. This helps ensure that the cold therapy remains at the desired therapeutic level. This feature is essential for managing pain and inflammation effectively.
Users appreciate the Kodiak system for its quiet operation, allowing you to rest comfortably while receiving cold therapy.
Breg offers the intelli-flo pads for the Kodiak system. These revolutionary pads are temperature specific to each joint. Each pad runs at a slightly different temperature. For example, the ankle pad runs slightly warmer than a shoulder pad. The reasoning for this, is that there is less soft tissue at the ankle compared to the shoulder. This to penetrate to get to the joint, this is accomplished by certain flow restrictors in each pad.
The ergonomic design provides exceptional coverage, static compression, and patient comfort. There are a variety of wrap options for different body parts, ensuring that you can target the specific area that requires cold therapy.
These pads require a barrier between the Intelli-Flo Pad and the patient’s skin. The Sterile Polar Dressings are water impermeable barriers that provide complete coverage between the pad and the patient’s skin.
The Breg Polar Care Cube Cold Therapy System, on the other hand, is another popular choice known for its reliability and performance while being very economical.
Here are its distinguishing features:
It offers a high flow rate, ensuring that cold water circulates efficiently around the affected area, reducing swelling and promoting healing.
Like the Kodiak, the Polar Care Cube is user-friendly and straightforward to operate, making it accessible for patients of all ages.
The Polar Care Cube Polar Pads have an ergonomic design providing exceptional coverage and patient comfort. Polar Pads may be used with the Polar Care Glacier, Cube, and Cub only.
These pads require a barrier between the Intelli-Flo Pad and the patient’s skin. The Sterile Polar Dressings are water impermeable barriers that provide complete coverage between the pad and the patient’s skin.
The Polar Care Cube is designed to operate quietly, allowing you to relax and recover without disruptions.
The choice between the Breg Kodiak Cold Therapy System and the Breg Polar Care Cube Cold Therapy System ultimately depends on your specific needs and preferences. There is a small price difference between the two systems. The Breg Polar Care Kodiak System is a slightly more expensive system than the Breg Polar Care Cube System. Here are some factors to consider when making your ultimate decision:
Firstly, both systems are reputable choices for post-operative cold therapy. They both are quiet. They both stay cold for approximately the same amount of time. They both have continuous flow of cold water to the joint. They both are very user friendly and are easy to use. Both require a barrier between the pad and the skin. Neither system uses active compression like the Breg Wave or VPulse system. They both use static compression, meaning there is compression based on how tight you wrap the pad around the joint.
If the above 2 differences are not required, then the Breg Polar Care Cube would be the recommended choice. If you require portability and looking for a more refined temperature at the joint, the Breg Kodiak would be your choice.
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The main difference between the Breg Vpulse and Wave cold therapy system is that the VPulse has the option of adding deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prevention treatment at the same time as cold and compression therapy at the joint.
The Breg Polar Care VPulse Cold Therapy & Compression system has the option of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prevention treatment. No other cold therapy system including the Wave currently has this feature!
The VPulse can utilize extra tubing and calf wraps we have to reduce the risk of DVT in patients that may be at higher risk. Typically, there are expensive stand alone DVT prevention units that are prescribed in these situations that a patient can use following there total joint replacement at the same time as the cold and compression on the joint. The VPulse is unique as it can do all these things in one unit. It should be noted that you will need to purchase the DVT prevention pads separately to have this option.
The Breg Wave Cold and Compression Therapy System does not have a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prevention option.
Below are some other small differences between the 2 systems.
We have found that most people use the higher compression & temperature settings.
The Ice/Water capacity is very similar. The VPulse comes with 2 re-usable plastic ice bottles which are very convenient. BREG also sells special ziplock bags that can be used in the same way for the Wave unit. Both of these options can extend the time cold and reduce the need for ice cubes.
They both closely mimic the Game Ready system. The main advantage in choosing the Breg Cold Therapy System is that the cost for owning a brand new unit and pad vs renting a used unit and pad from Game Ready is essentially the same, so owning a unit that you will likely use longer than 2 weeks makes sense.
Yes! The Y-Adapter will allow you to connect two pads at once. However, officially the Y adapter was designed for connecting 2 Knee pads as there was some concern that filling 2 larger pads like 2 hip pads at once might get close to using up most of the water in cooler. Talk with one of our specialists to see if the 2 pads you are thinking of connecting will work for you!
Both the Vpulse and Wave System are very quiet and in fact people definitely use them beside their bed while they sleep. The wave may be a bit quieter than the VPulse as it is very hard to hear the motor running on the wave. They both get a tiny bit noisier when going through the inflation cycle for compression which is about every minute or so. But again, they are still quiet compared to other units on the market.
Well it depends. Both of these cold therapy and compression systems are top of the line units in the market. If you require the option of deep vein thrombosis prevention therapy, the VPulse unit is the one for you. If you want a unit that can get a little bit colder, the VPulse unit is for you.
If however, you do not require DVT prevention therapy then the Wave is the better option. It has 2 cold therapy and compression settings, uses newer technology and is the more economical choice.
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They both use the exact same pads. They both have the option to use 2 pads at once with the optional Y Adapter. They both have continuous cold therapy that can last 6-8 hours. They both have compression therapy. They are both whisper quiet. They both are good alternatives to renting a system like Game Ready.
Still have questions? Feel free to direct any inquiries you may have regarding the Breg VPulse or Wave Cold Therapy and Compression system to our team of professionals. Our team is highly knowledgeable and well-equipped to provide prompt and accurate answers to any questions you may have!
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