Quick Overview
An elastic tubular support bandage which provides ideal support and treatment of soft tissue injury, joint effusion, edema and arthritic joints
Maximum Wear Time
Daily / 2 days
Exudate Management
Scant
Alternatives
Product Information
HMIF / Ordering Code
500324
Categories
Ordering Description
BANDAGE, TUBULAR, RETENTION, 7.5CM X 10M, LARGE LIMBS 24-40CM, SELF-RETAINING, BLUE LINE, RE-USABLE (TUBIFAST 2-WAY STRETCH)
Brand
Specifications
Width: 24cm |
Primary Complementary Dressings
Secondary Complementary Dressings
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
Image Gallery
