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2. Unna's boot - Wikipedia

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   For venous stasis ulcers, the paste-impregnated wrap is covered by an elastic layer, generally an elastic wrap ("ACE" bandage) or self-adherent elastic bandage such as Coban; this is referred to as a 2-layer compression bandage. An alternative treatment is a 4-layer, graduated compression wrap (Pro-Fore is an example).

3. Elastic bandage - Wikipedia

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   Elastic bandage. An elastic bandage is a "stretchable bandage used to create localized pressure". [1] Elastic bandages are commonly used to treat muscle sprains and strains by reducing the flow of blood to a particular area by the application of even stable pressure which can restrict swelling at the place of injury.

4. Cohesive bandage - Wikipedia

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   A self-adhering bandage or cohesive bandage (coban) [1] is a type of bandage or wrap that coheres to itself but does not adhere well to other surfaces. "Coban" by 3M is commonly used as a wrap on limbs because it will stick to itself and not loosen. Due to its elastic qualities, coban is often used as a compression bandage. [2] A surgeon ...

5. Bandage - Wikipedia

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   The term 'compression bandage' describes a wide variety of bandages with many different applications. Short stretch compression bandages are applied to a limb (usually for treatment of lymphedema or venous ulcers). This type of bandage is capable of shortening around the limb after application and is therefore not exerting ever-increasing ...

6. Dressing (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   Ease pain – either by a medicated analgesic effect, compression or simply preventing pain from further trauma; Debride the wound – to remove slough and foreign objects from the wound to expedite healing; Reduce psychological stress – to obscure a healing wound from the view of the patient and others.

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