Quick Overview
Tubular-Form is an elastic tubular support bandage which provides ideal support and treatment of soft tissue injury, joint effusion, edema and arthritic joints.
Tubular-Form delivers approximately 18-22mmHg under a double layer.
Maximum Wear Time
Daily / 2 days
Exudate Management
Nil
Application Orientation
Either side
Alternatives
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Product Information
HMIF / Ordering Code
750329
Categories
Brand
Specifications
Width: 15cm | Length: 1000cm | RRP (AUD): $11.83
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
- Securing dressing for bulky dressings
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 the bandage rolls up it can act as a tourniquet
Precautions
- Contraindicated for patient’s with arterial stenosis