Compression Flashcards

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produce low pressure at rest and high working pressure when the muscles expand. Produce both resting and working pressure. Most often used during exercise. Pt must have functional calf muscle - bandage not effective in a flaccid or inactive limb

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short-stretch bandage

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Provides the greatest resting pressure and capable of applying 60-70mmHg - can extend 200% of their pre stretch length - used w pts who are immobile

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Long-stretch bandages

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This type of bandage used most often to tx venous stasis ulcers

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Multi-layered bandage

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