Unlike long stretch bandages, the Comprilan short stretch compression bandage provides high working pressure and low resting pressure, making it better tolerated by patients.
It enables for cost effective treatment with easy reapplication (washable and reusable up to 10 times).
Short Stretch for Lymphedema Management
Lymphedema and other similar conditions cause swelling in different areas of the body; Comprilan short stretch bandages are specifically designed to help reduce this swelling. Only short stretch bandages like these should be used for Lymphedema management.
They can prevent more fluid from accumulating under the skin with a high working pressure and a low resting pressure. It provides optimal compression while active or resting without cutting off circulation.
Unlike Long Stretch Bandages
Comprilan bandages look similar to long stretch bandages found in most stores, but they are different in their composition and use. Designed to have much less stretch, these short stretch bandages are 100% cotton and made without elastic yarns.
They are made with an interlocking weave that provides tension and stability, so the wraps do not slip when layering. At the end of the day, they can be machine washed for easy care.
Comprilan Comes in a Range of Sizes
Swelling often occurs in various parts of the body, especially in the arms and legs. Due to the range in affected areas and size of limbs, Comprilan Short Stretch Compression Bandages offers varying sizes to suit the users’ needs.
The wider, double-length (10 M) bandages are ideal for larger limbs so that they can be appropriately layered, and the single-length (5 M) bandages are ideal for smaller limbs.
Indications
- For phlebologic and lymphologic diseases, such as varicosis, thrombophlebitis, phlebothrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency (incl. venous leg ulcers and venous edema)
Primary and secondary lymphedema - After vein surgery
- After sclerotherapy
- Venous and mixed leg ulcers
- Edema/Swelling
Features and Benefits of Comprilan
- Short stretch, textile elastic
- Air-permeable, latex-free, 100 % cotton
- Particularly suitable for sensitive skin
- Flexible, high wearing comfort
- Sterilizable (autoclave), reusable
- Ideal for double-bandaging techniques
- Better tolerated by patients
- Safe for mixed ulcers (0.6 < ABPI)
- Cost-effective when frequent dressing changes required (washable and reusable up to 10 times)
- Easy to apply and safe to use, even with minimal training
- As effective as multi-layer bandaging
- Latex Free (except clips)