Four-layer bandaging for venous leg ulcers
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By Ahmad Prasad, MD, Contributor to Vein News and www.VeinsVeinsVeins.com
What is Four-layer bandaging for venous leg ulcers ?
Layer 1: A wool bandage is applied from the base of the toes to just below the knee.
Layer 2: A crepe bandage.
Layer 3: An elastic compression bandage in a figure of eight fashion.
Layer 4: A cohesive layer.
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Reference: De Carvalho MR, peixoto BU, Silveira IA, Baptista de Oliveria BGR. A Meta Analysis to compare four-layer to short-stretch compression bandaging for venous leg ulcer heazling. Ostomy Wound Manage 2018; 64: 30-37.
Site Editor's note: We treat venous leg uclers at the Vein Treatment Center using UNNA boots AND by treating and addressing venous insufficiency. If you have a venous leg ulcer that is not healing, contact us for care by calling 716-839-3638.
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