Correct Use Of Elastic Bandages

In the supportive treatment of varicose veins, it is also very important to properly bind the elastic bandage. If the operation method of the elastic bandage is wrong, not only can the varicose veins not be treated well, but it will also cause some unnecessary side effects. So how to apply elastic bandages correctly? Let’s take a look at it below, hoping to help all friends who need to treat varicose veins.

Choose gauzes of different widths according to different positions. Generally, use new elastic bandages (7.5X450cm wide) for upper limbs, medium elastic bandages (10X450cm wide) for knees, and small elastic bandages (15* wide) for knees. 450cm); the way of binding depends on the purpose of the application. The elastic bandages used to support the circulatory system should be suitable for the veins, offset the increased venous pressure, and not limit the venous return or arterial blood supply due to excessive pressure.

After the elastic bandage is tied, it must be flat and wrinkle-free, especially at the joints. For example, after the kneecap is moved, the gauze is easy to wrinkle, which makes the popliteal fossa stressed as if it has reached a tourniquet. The degree of tightness of the coil should be moderate, and it should be based on personal comfort after bundling. Bandaging elastic bandages should be carried out before getting up every morning. If the patient has woken up, the patient should be placed in bed again, the body should be raised to drain the venous blood, and then bandaged.

When bundling, it needs to start from the foot, slowly coil upwards, and bundle to the desired height. During the bundling process, about two-thirds of the adjacent double-layer elastic bandages should be used, otherwise, it will not be easy to level after bundling, and it should be removed before going to bed every night.

During the period of using the bandage, you should observe the color of the body skin and the swelling of the affected side every day, so as to observe its effect. Patients with varicose veins of lower extremities treated conservatively should insist on using elastic bandages daily for a long time; patients with deep vein thrombosis must use elastic bandages no matter during the limited active period or after starting activities, at least 3 months, or even for life Applied to maintain superficial veins and communicating veins heart valve function, reduce or eliminate the disease.