Comparison of 4-Layer Bandages and an Adaptive Compression Therapy Device on Intended Pressure Delivery

• Published in: Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing Vol. 42; no. 5; p. 468
• Main Authors: Mayrovitz, Harvey N, Partsch, Hugo, Vanscheidt, Wolfgang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.2015
• Subjects: Adult; Bandages; Compression Bandages; Female; Humans; Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices; Leg; Male; Pressure; Prospective Studies; Varicose Ulcer - therapy

To characterize and compare interface pressure profiles of an adaptive compression therapy (ACT) device and a traditional 4-layer bandage (4LB) system. A prospective, randomized, open-label, 1-arm, active controlled study. The sample comprised 12 healthy volunteers. Subjects wore both devices for 8...