Quick Overview
A common combination for a securing dressing that applies a small amount of compression and secures the dressing. You first wrap the leg in the cotton bandage with a 50% overlap and then you apply the crepe bandage with the same 50% overlap making sure to complete the heal lock so that it doesn’t fall apart later on.
Maximum Wear Time
3 days / 7 days
Exudate Management
Scant
Alternatives
Product Information
Primary Complementary Dressings
Secondary Complementary Dressings
Uses
- Used as the securing dressing for a primary and secondary wound care dressing
Positives
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- If a good heal lock is applied the dressing is very sturdy
- Can reduce oedema without putting formalised compression on
- Locks in all the primary and secondary dressings securely
Limitations
- It can add unnecessary bulk which can stop people putting footwear on
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