To describe and explore reasons for use or non-use by district nurses of compression bandaging, a best practice component of venous leg ulcer management. Leg ulcers are costly to both individuals and ...

Foot ulcers can be caused by arterial insufficiency, diabetes mellitus, neuropathy, musculoskeletal disorders, or injury.1 The clinical features of an ulcer—such as site, shape, edge, base, and state ...

Appropriate compression bandaging is important for compression therapeutic medical diseases. The high compression approach employed for treating venous leg ulcers should be used correctly so that ...

The application of sustained graduated compression is a key element in the prevention and treatment of leg ulcers caused by damaged or incompetent veins in the lower leg. While compression hosiery is ...

Coull AF, Tolson D & McIntosh J (2006) Class-3c compression bandaging for venous ulcers: comparison of spiral and figure-of-eight techniques. Journal of Advanced ...

Compression after interventional treatment:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of compression bandaging or hosiery after interventional treatment for varicose veins compared with no ...

Coull AF (2002) Bandages and bandaging techniques for compression therapy. British Journal of Community Nursing, 7 (3), pp. 134-142. http://www.internurse.com/cgi-bin ...

The new Category 1 CPT Code 29581, “Application of multi-layer venous wound compression system, below knee,” goes into effect on Jan. 1, according to a release by Smith & Nephew. Smith & Nephew makes ...