Quick Overview
An elastic tubular support bandage which provides ideal support and treatment of soft tissue injury, joint effusion, edema and arthritic joints
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Product Information
HMIF / Ordering Code
750385
Categories
Brand
Specifications
Width: 10cm | Length: 2000cm | Units Per Pack: 1 | RRP (AUD): $10.95
Uses
- People who can not tolerate or are non-compliant with compression bandages
- People who have very delicate skin but need a primary and secondary dressing
- Limbs with oedema that need a small amount of compression
Positives
- Great at applying a small amount of circumferential compression onto limbs
- Useful for holding primary and secondary dressings in place when tapes are not appropriate
Limitations
- Can cause limb ischemia on severely arterial compromised limbs
- If it rolls up it can act as a tourniquet
Precautions
- Contraindicated for patient’s with arterial stenosis