title: Fundamentals of compression in the management of lymphoedema.
abstract: This article looks at graduated compression garments, one of the four cornerstones to lymphoedema management. It raises the awareness of the availability of differing compression classes, the differing ways the garments can be knitted and how to apply this to practice. It also aims to raise awareness of the importance of patient education regarding applying and wearing appropriate compression as part of a daily self-management regimen for patients with lymphoedema.
authors.affiliation: Medi UK.
authors.forename: Nina
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Linnitt
authors.forename: Rhian
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D000886:Anthropometry; D001458:Bandages / Q000600:supply & distribution; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008405:Massage; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018579:Patient Selection; D012648:Self Care; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*