Compression bandaging applies pressure to your leg to This type of bandage is used on the lower leg to treat a help the blood supply get to and from the wound, which variety of different wounds e.g. Leg ulcers (breaks in the helps it to heal faster. Also by increasing the blood flow up skin), lacerations (deep cut in the skin), haematomas the leg it allows fluid to drain from the tissues thereby (collection of blood underneath the skin). reducing any swelling in your leg. It is applied to help the veins (blood vessels) in your legs Waterproof protectors for the bandages are available on work better by helping to push the blood back up to the prescription or to buy at a pharmacy for bathing/showering. heart. You will be able to keep mobile and continue your normal The bandages apply a sustained pressure to the lower leg daily routine. and foot which makes the calf muscle pump work better to return the blood back to your heart You will be able to wear your own socks/tights and your own footwear. Your bandage will be applied from the base of your toes to just below your knee. This also helps to reduce any Please keep your affected leg elevated whenever you are swelling of your leg and foot. sitting down or lying in bed as this will also help to reduce swelling and help reduce the pressure in your leg veins. It is worn day and night and can remain in place for up to 7 days. How will the bandaging help you? How we apply the bandage The veins in your legs are tubes that carry the blood back from your foot towards your heart. These veins have Before we apply the bandaging, we must ensure that it is safe to valves that make sure the blood flows up the legs, use compression, to do this we carry out a thorough assessment and not back down again. However, sometimes as you which includes: get older or if they become damaged, the valves in your General health assessment including medical/family veins work as well as they used to. don’t history and any lifestyle and social issues. Leg assessment.
This type of bandage is used on the lower leg to treat a variety of different wounds e.g. Leg ulcers (breaks in the skin), lacerations (deep cut in the skin), haematomas (collection of blood underneath the skin). It is applied to help the veins (blood vessels) in your legs work better by helping to push the blood back up to the heart. The bandages apply a sustained pressure to the lower leg and foot which makes the calf muscle pump work better to return the blood back to your heart Your bandage will be applied from the base of your toes to just below your knee. This also helps to reduce any swelling of your leg and foot. It is worn day and night and can remain in place for up to 7 days. How will the bandaging help you? The veins in your legs are tubes that carry the blood back from your foot towards your heart. These veins have valves that make sure the blood flows up the legs, and not back down again. However, sometimes as you get older or if they become damaged, the valves in your veins don’t work as well as they used to. Compression bandaging applies pressure to your leg to help the blood supply get to and from the wound, which helps it to heal faster. Also by increasing the blood flow up the leg it allows fluid to drain from the tissues thereby reducing any swelling in your leg. Waterproof protectors for the bandages are available on prescription or to buy at a pharmacy for bathing/showering. You will be able to keep mobile and continue your normal daily routine. You will be able to wear your own socks/tights and your own footwear. Please keep your affected leg elevated whenever you are sitting down or lying in bed as this will also help to reduce swelling and help reduce the pressure in your leg veins. How we apply the bandage Before we apply the bandaging, we must ensure that it is safe to use compression, to do this we carry out a thorough assessment which includes: General health assessment including medical/family history and any lifestyle and social issues. Leg assessment.
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