Biomaterial Database

High-compression bandages. 1996

S Thomas

This report describes the results of a programme of tests carried out on a new high-compression bandage, with two application aids designed to produce specific pressures on normal-size and oedematous limbs. The product was tested to examine its performance in relation to the specified criteria of a Type 3c compression bandage and other pre-defined features. The results show that, with the use of both application aids, the bandage can provide the target pressure of 40 mmHg +/- 10% on ankles ranging from 21-26 cm and 27-33 cm in circumference. Ankles with circumferences between 26 and 27 cm will fall marginally outside the design criteria (40 +/- 6 mmHg).

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007846	Laundering	The process of washing clothes, linens or other fabric.
D007871	Leg Ulcer	Ulceration of the skin and underlying structures of the lower extremity. About 90% of the cases are due to venous insufficiency (VARICOSE ULCER), 5% to arterial disease, and the remaining 5% to other causes.	Leg Ulcers,Ulcer, Leg,Ulcers, Leg
D008422	Materials Testing	The testing of materials and devices, especially those used for PROSTHESES AND IMPLANTS; SUTURES; TISSUE ADHESIVES; etc., for hardness, strength, durability, safety, efficacy, and biocompatibility.	Biocompatibility Testing,Biocompatible Materials Testing,Hemocompatibility Testing,Testing, Biocompatible Materials,Testing, Hemocompatible Materials,Hemocompatibility Testings,Hemocompatible Materials Testing,Materials Testing, Biocompatible,Materials Testing, Hemocompatible,Testing, Biocompatibility,Testing, Hemocompatibility,Testing, Materials,Testings, Biocompatibility
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D004548	Elasticity	Resistance and recovery from distortion of shape.
D004867	Equipment Design	Methods and patterns of fabricating machines and related hardware.	Design, Equipment,Device Design,Medical Device Design,Design, Medical Device,Designs, Medical Device,Device Design, Medical,Device Designs, Medical,Medical Device Designs,Design, Device,Designs, Device,Designs, Equipment,Device Designs,Equipment Designs
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001458	Bandages	Material used for wrapping or binding any part of the body.	Dressings,Bandage,Dressing