Compression therapy for lymphoedema from Vernon-Carus.
Lymphoedema is a chronic condition which, if untreated, becomes progressively worse. It cannot be cured, but it can be monitored, treated and maintained to give the patient a relatively normal quality of life (Barrett, 1997). This product focus looks at lymphoedema, its treatment and the role of a compression system from Vernon-Carus.
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Wrexham Maclor Hospital.
D001458:Bandages / Q000600:supply & distribution; D000075202:Contraindications; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000451:nursing*; D008405:Massage