title: Assessment and good technique are key to effective compression therapy.
abstract: Compression therapy is the standard treatment for patients with uncomplicated venous leg ulcers. It is crucial, however, to undertake a full clinical assessment before initiating treatment, as inappropriate application can be dangerous. The properties and uses of compression are examined alongside its application in clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: West Herfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust. karen.lay-flurrie@whht.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: LayFlurrie
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001458:Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification / Q000592:standards*; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D018579:Patient Selection; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler; D014945:Wound Healing