Treatment protocol on stasis edema in poorly mobile nursing home patients.

CONCLUSIONS: A Velcro® adjustable compression wrap (Circaid Juxtalite®) is efficient in reducing stasis edema in the elderly. Stabilization of the leg volume with the use of 15- 20 mmHg CS suggests that a high pressure to maintain results is not required to maintain results. PMID: 30203640 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30203640?dopt=Abstract

Source: International Angiology - September 12, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: Int Angiol Source Type: research

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