ReviewInternational wound journal2008
Variability of pressure provided by sustained compression.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Review of adjustable velcro wrap devices for venous ulceration.International wound journal · 2019Pooled it
- Effects of Continuous Graduated Pneumatic Compression and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression on Lower Limb Hemodynamics for VTE Prophylaxis in Arthroplasty.Orthopaedic surgery · 2025Trial
- Under pressure - a sensor-based analysis of simulated prehospital pressure dressing application for hemorrhage management.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2026Observational
- Compression Therapy in Human Body Applications: A Systematic Review from Principles to Practice.Annals of biomedical engineering · 2026Review
- Temporal Assessment of Pressure and Stiffness in Compression Therapy for Venous Leg Ulcers: Implications for Clinical Optimization.International wound journal · 2026Observational
- [Acquisition, status and transfer of knowledge in compression therapy : Cross-sectional study in healthcare professions using phlebological compression therapy].Dermatologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2024Article
- Variability in compression pressure of multi-layer bandaging applied by lymphedema therapists.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2019Article
- [Compression bandages with and without padding : Observational controlled survey of pressure and comfort].Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete · 2018Observational
- [Compression devices for decongestion therapy : A cross-sectional observational survey of handling, pressure, and comfort].Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete · 2018Article
- Compression therapy - cross-sectional observational survey about knowledge and practical treatment of specialised and non-specialised nurses and therapists.International wound journal · 2017Observational
- Graduated compression stockings.CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2014Review
- Clinician's perspectives on the treatment of venous leg ulceration.International wound journal · 2009Article
- Venous leg ulcers: patient concordance with compression therapy and its impact on healing and prevention of recurrence.International wound journal · 2009Review
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Abstract
Compression therapy is the cornerstone of treatment for patients with venous leg ulcers (VLUs). Although it is generally accepted that the therapeutic outcomes are directly related to the quality of compression therapy, delivering precise and sustained compression therapy is an ongoing challenge for health care professionals. Several factors influence quality of compression therapy: physical structure and elastomeric properties of the compression system, size and shape of the leg, skill and technique of the bandager and physical activity undertaken by the patient. Graduated compression is achieved by applying a bandage at the same tension from ankle to knee, providing the shape of the leg is normal. Many patients with VLUs have distorted legs, challenging the delivery of a desired pressure gradient. Poor bandaging technique can result in little or no benefit or may deliver too high a pressure causing a detrimental effect to the wearer. If the wearer is unable to tolerate the compression, patient concordance and effectiveness are affected. Training has been shown to reduce variability of sub-bandage pressure. Sub-bandage pressure increases during standing and walking. These pressure changes are related to the elastomeric properties of the compression systems. Health care professionals need to understand the properties of the available compression systems and how their application technique must be adjusted.
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