Compression Bandage System

Provides a higher pressure at the ankle decreasing pressure at the calf to help improve upward blood flow.

Compression bandage system. The first choice treatment for venous leg ulcers. Flexpress4 4 layer compression bandage system is indicated as therapeutic compression for the management of venous leg ulcers and associated conditions for individuals with appropriate arterial circulation and ankle circumference. Their relationship to restricted mobility. Short stretch compression bandage and the foot pump.

Elastic compression bandages table 6 2 are categorised according to the level of pressure generated on the angle of an average leg class 3a bandages provide light compression of 14 17 mmhg moderate compression 18 24 mmhg is imparted by class 3b bandages and 3c type bandages impart high compression between 25 and 35. A meta analysis of 5 clinical trials with 797 individual patient data highlights a definitive improvement in healing rates of venous leg ulcers with four layer compression bandage 4lb as opposed to short stretch bandage ssb. Three layer compression bandage system may be used with patients with an abi greater than or equal to 0 6. For management of venous leg ulcers and other clinical conditions where compression is.

Lentner a sf wienert v. Compression bandages are mainly classified as elastic and inelastic. A multi layer compression bandage system used for the treatment of venous leg ulcers and related conditions ideal for patients with ankle circumferences greater than 18cm or 7 8 inches padded and who have an abi greater than 0 8. Limitation of movement in the ankle and talo calcaneonavicular joints caused by compression bandages.