title: [Elasticity and mechanism of action of bandage material in compression bandages].
abstract: Supportive bandages without elasticity (e.g. UNNA's-boats) aid the blood lift into the deep veins. Well-stretching bandages result in a more difficult return into the superficial veins. This may be demonstrated by photoplethysmography (PPG).
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D003020:Clothing; D004548:Elasticity; D006801:Humans; D012212:Rheology; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000628:therapy*; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy*
vernacular_title: Dehnung und Wirkungsweise des Verbandmaterials beim Kompressionsverband.