However, they may be uncomfortable when the patient is at rest. Lying down for long periods with elastic bandages over the legs may cause the capillaries to be obstructed resulting in tissue death.

Elastic stockings were chosen rather than elastic leg bandages because preliminary observation had shown the former to be more easily and uniformly applied at correct pressures, ...

Compression stockings, also known as compression socks, are specially made socks that fit tighter than normal so they gently squeeze your legs. Wearing them helps improve your blood flow and ...

With such bandages, small changes or variations in extension that occur during or after application result in marked changes in tension and therefore sub-bandage pressure. The elastic properties of ...

Compression wrapping is primarily used to help alleviate swelling and offer support for a sprain, strain, or other injury. Compression bandages are often found in first aid kits and are readily ...

Coban 2 compression bandage system (3M) is a multilayer compression bandage for treating venous leg ulcers. It has 2 layers: a polyurethane foam inner layer for padding; and an outer layer of elastic ...