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Replacement Garments And Compression Sleeves For Cyclic Pressure Units

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item falls under the Capital budget and is used for the Purchase of Assistive Technology accessories. It specifically covers Replacement Garments and Compression Sleeves for a Cyclic Pressure Unit (or similar pneumatic compression device), corresponding to Registration Group 0103 (Assistive Products for Respiration Support, which often broadly covers circulatory/lymphatic support devices when linked to disability needs).

A Cyclic Pressure Unit, or Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) device, is a type of Assistive Technology used to manage chronic conditions like lymphedema, swelling, and circulatory issues by applying controlled, sequential pressure to a limb. The garments or sleeves are the part of the system that wraps around the limb (e.g., arm, leg, or trunk) and inflates.

This line item funds the purchase of replacement garments and sleeves, which are considered essential, high-cost accessories because they:

Wear Out: Due to frequent use, the fabric, zippers, and air bladders require periodic replacement to maintain effective compression and hygienic standards.

Are Customised: Garments are often sized or semi-customised to the participant's unique limb shape, meaning off-the-shelf medical consumables are not suitable.

Are Required for Function: Without functioning garments, the entire Cyclic Pressure Unit is unusable.

The primary goal is to ensure the participant can continue to use their prescribed Cyclic Pressure Unit effectively for ongoing management of their condition, promoting better physical health, mobility, and independence.