Static Compression
Compression bandages
Compression Garments
Compression bandages
? external pressure on a body part
RESTING
? Elastc bandage ? placed on stretch. pressure can be exerted when the Pt. is ACTIVE OR RESTING
WORKING
? Pressure is produced by ACTIVE MM CXN against an INELASTIC BANDAGE? Pressure is only exerted when the Pt.
Compression Bandages
LONG STRETCH
? Greatest resting pressure ? 60-70 mm Hg of pressure? Can extend up to
200%
*200%* of of pre-stretch length
Used for
IMMOVABLE Pt's
SHORT STRETCH
? Bandage? HIGH Working pressure ? Effective when Pt. is at REST OR ACTIVE?. Used mostly during
Compression Garments
? 40 mm Hg at Ankle,
12-17 mm Hg @ infrapatellar notch
Off the shelf:
Antiembolism stockings
? 16-18 mm Hg -PT'S ON BED REST
*Scar tissue ? 20-30 mm Hg
Edema control ? 30-40 mm Hg ?
Higher compression for people who are ambulatory / Less for those who are