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2. Lymphedema - Wikipedia

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   Short-stretch bandages are preferred over long-stretch bandages (such as those normally used to treat sprains), as the long-stretch bandages cannot produce the proper therapeutic tension necessary to safely reduce lymphedema and may produce a tourniquet effect. Compression bandages provide resistance that assists in pumping fluid out of the ...

3. 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 ...

4. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   Lymphedema – Stockings used to manage edema resulting from the onset of lymphedema. Support – Mild compression stockings sold over-the-counter and without a physician's prescription. These stockings are commonly referred to as TED hose, short for thromboembolism-deterrent hose. They are used to support the venous and lymphatic drainage of ...

5. Factitial lymphedema - Wikipedia

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   Factitial lymphedema, also known as hysterical edema, is a skin condition produced by wrapping an elastic bandage, cord, or shirt around an extremity, and/or holding the extremity in a dependent and immobile state.

6. Study finds ‘forever chemicals’ in popular brands of adhesive ...

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   Potentially dangerous chemicals appeared in bandage brands like Band-Aids, CVS and Walmart, according to a recent study. A new study detected a type of “forever chemical” in various adhesive ...

7. 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.