Integumentary: Ulcers: Venous: Intervention

Question 1

Bandages

Answer 1

• Inelastic or short stretch compression bandages

- Worn all day

Question 2

Compression Pumps and Garments

Answer 2

• Adjunct
• 45-60mmHg at ankle
• 1-2 hours
• Potentially several times a day
• Requires secondary compression to prevent edema when not in pump
• Most garments have pressures that range from 20-55 mmHg.
• Goal is lowest possible compression.