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Air-Filled Garments and Compression Units for Managing Circulation Problems

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item falls under the Capital budget and is used for the Purchase of Assistive Technology. It specifically covers Air-Filled Garments and Compression Units for Circulation Support, corresponding to Registration Group 0103 (Assistive Products for Respiration Support, often used for related lymphatic and circulatory devices).

This line item funds the outright purchase of specialised equipment designed to manage circulatory conditions, particularly chronic swelling and lymphedema, in a participant's limbs or other body parts. This technology typically includes:

Compression Units/Pumps: The electronic or pneumatic device that controls the inflation and deflation of the garments.

Air-Filled Garments/Sleeves: The actual components that wrap around the affected area to apply controlled, sequential pressure (often referred to as Intermittent Pneumatic Compression or IPC).

The equipment is purchased for the long-term, ongoing management of a disability-related condition where the participant requires this high-level, mechanical support to assist with fluid drainage and circulation. The key purpose is to:

Prevent Complications: Reduce the risk of infection, skin breakdown, and mobility issues associated with severe swelling.

Improve Function: Manage discomfort and size of the affected area to improve the participant's ability to move and participate in daily activities.

As a high-cost, specialised item, the need for the Circulation Support unit, including the type of garments, must be thoroughly assessed and prescribed by an appropriately qualified health professional, such as a lymphoedema therapist or occupational therapist.