a technique to prevent thrombosis in bedridden patients. It uses an inflatable device that squeezes the calf when it inflates, preventing pools of blood forming behind the valves in the veins, thus mimicking the effects of walking.... intermittent pneumatic compression
n. the occurrence of gas cysts in abnormal sites in the body. Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis is the occurrence of multiple gas-containing cysts in the intestinal wall. Its cause is unknown; it can be treated by *hyperbaric oxygenation.... pneumatosis
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