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| Title |
Randomised trial of cohesive short stretch versus four-layer bandaging in the management of venous ulceration |
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| Author |
P.Franks, M.Moody, C.Moffatt, R.Martin, R.Blewett, E.Seymour, A.Hildreth, C Hourican, J Collins, A Heron, |
| Publication |
Tissue Repair and Regeneration 2004: 12; 157-162 |
| Key Points |
159 patients, 12 centres- Outcomes; ulcer closure 4 LB 68%, CSSB 73%. Mobility deficit did not affect healing with cohesive short stretch bandages |
| Title |
Empowering patients to take control of leg ulcer treatment through individualised management |
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| Author |
Sylvie Hampton, Ellie Lindsay |
| Publication |
Journal of Wound Care, Vol.19,No.5, May 2005:238-240 |
| Key Points |
Had tried various treatments over the years including 4 LB. Had been labelled non-compliant and slept in a chair. Referred to Leg Club. Bilaterial applied over paste bandages. |
| Title |
A clinical audit of Actico cohesive short stretch bandages |
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| Author |
Anne Williams, Lymphoedema specialist |
| Publication |
Journal of Community Nursing, February 2006, 20 (2): pp4,6,8 & 10 |
| Key Points |
Soft pitting oedema responds well to multi layer short stretch bandages. Step by step palliative bandage guide. |
| Title |
Understanding compression therapy to achieve tolerance |
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| Author |
Alison Hopkins, Fran Warboys CNS, Tissue Viability |
| Publication |
Wounds-UK journal (2007) : 26 -34 |
| Key Points |
Bandage types, pressures, assessment, importance of padding, cahllenges and compression usage are discussed. |
| Title |
Leg Ulcer management in patients with chronic oedema |
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| Author |
Tracy Green Macmillan Lymphoedema Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Publication |
Wounds Essentials (2007) Vol2: 46-58 |
| Key Points |
Chronic oedema is a common as leg ulcers. Fluctuating working and resting pressures found in inelastic bandages are required.Full leg bandaging and layering. |
| Title |
Understanding Lymphoedema in Older People |
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| Author |
Linda Nazarko Twickenham |
| Publication |
Nursing and Residential care, June 2006, Vol.8, No.26; 254-8 |
| Key Points |
Lymphoedema often unrecognised and untreated. Bandages and compresssion hosiery for the condition available on drug tariff. |
| Title |
Primary Lymphoedema - A case study |
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| Author |
Maureen Barrett D/N |
| Publication |
JCN July 2002 Vol:16, Issue:7- 44-48 |
| Key Points |
Activa the only company to provide support. Explanation of problems of bandaging limbs. |
| Title |
Chronic oedema made easy |
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| Author |
Bianchi J, Vowden K, Whitaker J |
| Publication |
Wounds UK |
| Key Points |
What is chronic oedema, symptoms,management and need for early recognition. |
| Title |
Early intervention is the key to success |
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| Author |
British Journal of Community Nursing |
| Publication |
British Journal of Community Nursing |
| Key Points |
Why early intervention and diagnosis is so important in venous and lymphatic disease |
