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Compression Therapy (vasopneumatic compression) using Game Ready® or any compression therapy device should not be used in patients:

•	Who are in the acute stages of inflammatory phlebitis in the affected region
•	Who have any history or risk factors for deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolus (including prolonged bed rest) in the affected region (to be treated with this therapy)
•	Who have significant arteriosclerosis or other vascular ischemic disease in the affected region
•	Who have a condition in which increased venous or lymphatic return is not desired in the affected extremity (eg, carcinoma)
•	Who have decompensated hypertonia in the affected region

Cryotherapy using Game Ready or any cryotherapy device should not be used in patients:

•	Who have significant vascular impairment in the affected region (eg, from prior frostbite, diabetes, arteriosclerosis or ischemia)
•	Who have acute paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria or cryoglobulinemia