Pumps in Clinic Use

Pneumatic pumps are helpful in the clinic to add an extra pair of hands while working with a patient and can be billed to Medicare. Specific documentation is needed while using pneumatics in the clinic. See below to add to your documentation template or other format. NOTE: you have to measure both limbs before the use of pump, document the "after" measures on the limb that used the pump. 

Reason for use of pneumatic pump:

limited mobility
pain
limited range of motion
limited ADLs
altered balance

Body part provided with pneumatic support:

RUE
LUE
RLE
LLE
Trunk
Head and Neck

Type of pneumatic pump:

basic
advanced

Level of pressure:

Low
Normal
High

Measurements of body part before (use at least three sections, mark with eyeliner pencil):

Midfoot   Ankle     Calf   Thigh

Palm  Wrist   Upper Forearm   Biceps

Measurements of body part after:

Midfoot   Ankle     Calf   Thigh

Palm   Wrist   Upper Forearm   Biceps

Calculations for showing change:

Patients Response (examples):

Pt. shows reduction in volume
Pt. reports no pain or adverse effects
Tissue is softer, more pliable, improved capillary refill and skin mobility
Pt. shows increased volume proximally, decreased distally as expected with proper MLD and pneumatic support