Subbandage pressure measurements comparing a long-stretch with a short-stretch compression bandage.
Forty-three patients with venous leg ulcers were randomized into treatment with either a long- or a short-stretch compression bandage. Subbandage pressure was regularly measured during rest and walking for a period of up to 1 year. The long-stretch bandage was kept on as long as possible, often up to 1 week. It maintained a significantly higher subbandage pressure in the upright position and during passive dependency as well as during walking than the short-stretch bandage after both 2 and 24 h. The difference between maximum and minimum subbandage pressures during walking did not differ between the two groups. Thus, in contrast to general opinion, the short-stretch bandage did not produce a higher peak working pressure than the long-stretch bandage. The pressure decreased in the supine position in both groups.
Danielsen
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Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg Hospital Copenhagen, Denmark.
Madsen
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Henriksen
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Sindrup
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J
Petersen
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L
D001458:Bandages / Q000592:standards*; D001783:Blood Flow Velocity / Q000502:physiology; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D002940:Circadian Rhythm / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D011187:Posture / Q000502:physiology; D016683:Supine Position / Q000502:physiology; D013599:Systole; D013997:Time Factors; D014034:Toes / Q000502:physiology; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D016138:Walking / Q000502:physiology; D014980:Xenon Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014980:Xenon Radioisotopes