Notify MD if SCD use is contraindicated. Use of T. E. D. stockings concurrently with SCDs. Maximum inflation pressure should not exceed patient's diastolic pressure. Recommended range for inflation pressure is 35-45 mmHg. Sleeve cooling mode is on.
Audible alarms are on.
Patient's tolerance of SCD Maximum inflation pressure setting. Intervention A. Obtain an MD order for SCD therapy and SCD removal. B. Apply SCDs according to procedure as described in SCD Operating Manual. C. Immediately reapply therapy whenever it has been temporarily removed. D. Remove SCD if patient's diastolic pressure falls below 35 mmHg.