Leg ulcer is the most common condition amongst adult population which means defect in the skin of the lower leg with no or slow healing tendency of a wound over 3 months. In order to manage chronic leg ulceration various compression therapies are used namely intermittent pneumatic, and garments such as stockings and bandages. Pressure bandages are one of the compression garment that help in controlling infection, faster healing of wounds and prevent from ... Read more
The rising incidence of venous leg ulcers has emerged as a serious clinical problem worldwide, draining substantial financial resources. While it is possible to treat a majority of ulcers using compression bandages of moderate categories, physiotherapists often recommend pressure bandages for 2 to 3 days to reduce swelling and pain in cases of acute injuries. As per a study by Circulation Foundation, 2015, venous diseases are ... Read more
Pressure bandages, also popularly known as compression bandages, are dressings used as first-line of treatment to stop severe blood loss from a wound in emergency situations. The application of pressure helps in the prevention of excessive blood loss as well as any buildup of infections, and further assist in normal blood clotting. These bandages are preferably used for limbs as they allow better application and may be ... Read more
Pressure bandages are medical devices used to protect and heal an injured area and to control bleeding without affecting the normal blood circulation. Pressure bandages comprise non-adherent bandages applied over an incision or wound and is covered by absorbent stretchable adhesive. They are primarily used to compress the dead space at the site of injury or incision and prevent the formation of seroma and hematoma. Pressure bandages have wide applications in different medical areas, such as ... Read more
