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Form: D-8605. How to Self-Bandage Your Hand(s) and Arm(s) to Reduce Lymphedema. For patients with upper body lymphedema (swelling) who have had treatment for cancer (breast, melanoma, sarcoma, lymphoma) including: Surgery. Removal of lymph nodes. Radiation. This pamphlet explains: What is self-bandaging. How does bandaging help with lymphedema.
Coban™ 2 is a compression bandage which consists of just 2 layers. Layer 1: Comfort foam layer- The white foam side is applied against your skin and provides comfort where it is needed.
Circular knit, often called “ready to wear,” stockings and arm sleeves. Circular knit stockings are available with compression gradients of 15-20, 20-30, and 30-40mmHg in standardized sizes for average shaped limbs. Due to their elastic nature, pressure variations under circular knit garments are minimal with movement.
therapist will show you how to wrap your arm and will tell you if you need to wrap your fingers. Supplies: • Lotion • Stockinette • Bandages: ⊲ Padded, fluffy bandage ⊲ Brown compression bandages • Tape. Here are basic guidelines: • Your bandages should be wrapped just tight enough to stay in place and feel firm.
The choice and use of compression bandages are determined by: Site, stage and severity of the lymphoedema (ISL classifi cation and degree of swelling) Co-morbidities: mobility, obesity, psychological tolerance, adherence Arterial status of the limb Social situation and level of support Goals of treatment
Instructions for Self Bandaging. Begin by applying your moisturising lotion to the affected arm(s). Cut a hole for the thumb in the tubifast bandage and pull it onto your arm. Begin with finger bandaging using the mollelast bandage. Wrap the bandage loosely around the wrist.
9 maj 2022 · Prophylactic use of compression sleeves reduces the incidence of arm swelling in women at high risk of breast cancer–related lymphedema, according to results from a randomized controlled trial (RCT).
