compression

Original Research

Time and Labor Costs of Compression Therapy Wrap System for Lower Extremity Edema: Results From a Single Center

07/20/2023

Peter J. Mallow

Debashish Chakravarthy Ph.D

Louis Pilati

In this study, researchers compared 2LB and 4LB compression systems for the treatment of lower extremity edema to assess the costs and labor associated with the application of each.

In this study, researchers...

07/20/2023

Wounds

Videos

Determining the Most Appropriate Compression for Patients

05/11/2023

Callie Horn

In this interview, Dr. Callie Horn speaks on the topic of compression and some considerations the clinician should keep in mind when determining the most appropriate type of compression.

In this interview, Dr. Callie...

05/11/2023

Wounds

Original Research

Textile Composition, Not Number of Layers, Impacts Interphase Pressure and Static Stiffness Index: A Pragmatic, Comparative Analysis of the In Vivo Interphase Pressure of 7 Different 2-Layer Cohesive Bandage Kits in Healthy Volunteers

05/10/2023

Suzie Ehmann, PT, DPT, PhD(c), CWS, CLWT, CLT-LANA¹; Albert E. Ortega, MS²; Heather Hettrick, PT PhD CWS AWCC CLT-LANA CLWT CORE³

Suzie Ehmann, PT, DPT, PhD(c), CWS, C...

05/10/2023

Wound Management & Prevention

Pearls for Practice

Compression Therapy to Manage Edema for Patients With Diabetic Ulcers

06/01/2022

Lucian G. Vlad, MD

Clinical use of compression therapy for edema in diabetic ulcers

Clinical use of compression...

06/01/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Pearls for Practice

Use of a Novel Dual Compression System for the Management of Edema-Related Dehiscence in Amputation Sites

04/01/2022

Louis E. Pilati, MD

The author discusses compression and edema-related dehiscence after amputation.

The author discusses compression...

04/01/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Evidence Corner

Improving Venous Ulcer Outcomes

03/31/2022

Laura Bolton

This month’s Evidence Corner summarizes recent randomized clinical trials documenting healing effects of topical gauze dressings impregnated with hyaluronic acid or placebo cream as an adjunct to patient-appropriate compression or low-level...

This month’s Evidence Corner...

03/31/2022

Wounds

Case series using a silver contact layer (UrgoTulAG) combined with a hydro-conductive dressing (Drawtex) for management of chronic lower extremity wounds.

Venous insufficiency accounts for a large proportion of cases, with an estimated prevalence of 17% (men) and 40% (women). PVD may cause venous stasis dermatitis and ulcerations. On a mo...

01/28/2021

SAWC Insights

Compression A-Z: SAWC Extended Q&A

11/30/2020

Karen Bauer, DNP, APRN-CNP, CWS

Karen Bauer, DNP, APRN-CNP, CWS ...

When evaluating whether compression therapy is safe for a specific patient, in addition to ABIs, it is important to consider other factors as well. In this interview, Karen Bauer provides insight into factors clinicians should consider with...

When evaluating whether...

11/30/2020

Wound Care

Case series using a silver contact layer (UrgoTulAG) combined with a hydro-conductive dressing (Drawtex) for management of chronic lower extremity wounds.

Venous insufficiency accounts for a large proportion of cases, with an estimated prevalence of 17% (men) and 40% (women). PVD may cause venous stasis dermatitis and ulcerations. On a mo...

11/23/2020

Novel Comparison of a Microbial-Resistant Compression and Securement Device Versus Traditional Gauze Wrap Showing Positive Impact on Wound Healing in Poor and Disadvantaged Patients

Lack of access to adequate wound care supplies can have a detrimental effect on the general patient population’s ability to heal a wound which many times progresses to infection, especial...

11/23/2020