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Factors associated with postoperative care among patients with varicose veins of the lower extremities. [PDF]

J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord
Li J, Xie E, Huang X, Huang X, Yu D, Park IH, Liu Y, Zha P.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Classification of Compression Bandages: Practical Aspects

Dermatologic Surgery, 2008
Compression bandages appear to be simple medical devices. However, there is a lack of agreement over their classification and confusion over the use of important terms such as elastic, inelastic, and stiffness.The objectives were to propose terms to describe both simple and complex compression bandage systems and to offer classification based on in ...
Giovanni Mosti, Jan Schüren, Martin Abel   +2 more
exaly   +4 more sources

Bandages and bandaging techniques for compression therapy

British Journal of Community Nursing, 2002
Bandaging skills are essential for community nurses not only as a method of supporting joints, or retaining a dressing, but as an important treatment of leg ulceration. It is important to be able to choose the correct type, size, and composition of bandage and then apply it safely using the most appropriate technique as incorrectly applied bandages ...
Coull, Alison F, Finnie, Alison, Coull, Alison   +2 more
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Testing Compression Bandages

Phlebology, 1988
Compression bandaging is the mainstay of the treatment of chronic venous leg ulcers. Using the Borgnis Medical Stocking Tester, six bandages in common use; (Blue Line, J-Press, Medirip, Elastocrepe, Crepe, and Elastoplast), were studied for the pressures attained, and the ability to sustain pressure.
K G M Park, C V Ruckley
exaly   +2 more sources

Assessing the healthcare costs associated with venous leg ulcer compression bandages – A scoping review

Journal of Tissue Viability, 2023
Aim: To determine the monetary costs identified in economic evaluations of treatment with compression bandages among adults with venous leg ulcers (VLU). Method: A scoping review of existing publications was conducted in February 2023.
Jonathan Cayce, Rosemarie Derwin, Zena Moore   +2 more
exaly   +4 more sources

Adjustable compression wrap devices are cheaper and more effective than inelastic bandages for venous leg ulcer healing. A Multicentric Italian Randomized Clinical Experience

Phlebology, 2020
Introduction: Compression therapy by inelastic bandages is highly effective in achieving venous leg ulcer healing. Inelastic bandages may be expensive as they need to be changed and discarded at every dressing change.
Giovanni Mosti, Fabrizio Mariani
exaly   +2 more sources

Compression bandaging

Nursing Standard, 2001
This article discusses the different techniques that should be used for compression bandaging.
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Compression Bandaging: Selection and Evidence

Journal of Wound Care, 1997
The use of effective compression has been shown to heal venous leg ulcers1and prevent their recurrence2whereas inappropriate compression may lead to skin damage and, in extreme cases, amputation3. It is therefore important to differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate compression. Compression is palliative rather than curative, and hence needs
Nelson, E.A., Moffatt, C.
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High-compression bandages

Journal of Wound Care, 1996
This report describes the results of a programme of tests carried out on a new high-compression bandage, with two application aids designed to produce specific pressures on normal-size and oedematous limbs. The product was tested to examine its performance in relation to the specified criteria of a Type 3c compression bandage and other pre-defined ...
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