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CAUTION
It is strongly recommended to get familiar with the technology and clinical complications, to prevent serious cardiac deregulation and cerebral hypo-
To apply this PCC technique all assisting personnel and physicians must be trained.
Even healthy patients might generate cardiac arrhythmia.
Patients suffering already from severe cardiovascular insufficiency must be treated in the neighborhood of a critical care unit.
NEVER TRY TO APPLY PCC PARAMETERS BEYOND THE CALCULATED AND RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM VALUES
Realize that the blood flow through the legs is about 20% of the total body circulation. Exceeding certain pressure limits and proper phase shifting may rise this percentage to a dangerous level.
Also forming a peripheral shunt decreasing the coronary and cerebral perfusion.
Clinical notes:
Who is authorized to apply PCC treatment?
Clinical environment and accommodation for PCC
Preparing the patient for PCC treatment
Setting up the PCC controller parameters
Patient monitoring during PCC treatment