Clinical Benefits: Cold and Compression applied post-operatively may afford the following benefits:

Reductions In: Edema & Lymphedema, Pain & Opiate Consumption, Blood Loss, Risk of the Hunting Response (cold-induced vasodilation)as system can be set to 43-51deg lowest temp.

Improvements In: Post-op Range of Motion, DVT Prophylaxis, Healing Time.
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Patient Benefits: The TTC System enhances post-op patient comfort. With ice or conventional systems, patients must fill, carry, and replenish a 10-20 Ib device multiple times per day. Ice-based systems are neither designed nor optimal for non-ambulatory patients. Via its ease of use, patient compliance may increase and thus outcomes improve. Patients have reported that the system reduces their night-time discomfort, facilitates better rest, and reduces pain. Overall satisfaction is high.

Customized Functionality: We offer single patient use wraps available for every area of the body, every joint. We can program in advance the timing and temperature of cooling, heating, or contrast therapy. Pending is an ability to track patient usage via separate flash-drive and to monitor and record temperature data at the wound site.

Provider Process: Complete a provider request form. For each patient, securely fax or email patient demographic information at least 24 hours in advance of surgery. A representative will contact your surgical coordinator for scheduling confirmation. We contact patients 24 hours prior to surgery to confirm and introduce services. In-patient, PACU, PT, or rehab clinic delivery is possible when channels are confirmed. We deliver equipment and train the patient. Typical in-service times are 0-6 hours post surgical release. Following the in-service, Associated Medical confirms status update with the surgeon or coordinator. We contact the patient at regular intervals for follow up and maintain availability for patient questions and service at any time.

Coverage Policy: Associated Medical's products and services are generally covered by insurers, workers compensation, and Medicare/Medicaid. To providers, our DME, home-care services typically carry zero cost. Patients may bear some financial cost, which is disclosed in advance. Associated Medical maintains a financial hardship policy, striving to provide our technologies to every patient without exception. Strong provider partnerships assist in our effort to offer services to patients regardless of the limitations or absence of coverage.