title: Compression bandaging for venous leg ulcers.
abstract: Effective compression heals leg ulcers and prevents their recurrence. Incorrect bandaging and poor technique are often features of leg ulcer management. A number of bandage systems are currently in use. Multi-layer systems appear to be more effective than single-layer systems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, University of Liverpool.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Nelson
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages / Q000600:supply & distribution; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000451:nursing*; D018579:Patient Selection; D012008:Recurrence; D014945:Wound Healing