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Our research and development teams operate at a global level and generate synergies from our collective expertise and by drawing on related disciplines. We are also constantly exchanging information at an international level with independent technical institutions, key opinion leaders and multipliers in order to be able to ensure cooperation and knowledge management of the highest order. As part of this process, we also conduct extensive research, the results of which we continually present in workshops, at conferences and symposiums - either in documentation or talks given by our cooperation partners - and also publish in renowned scientific journals. This database contains a large number of these evidence-based scientific articles, most of which have been evaluated by independent assessors:
BACKGROUND
Pressure loss under short-stretch bandages (SSBs) is a well-known phenomenon and is thought to be related to bandage relaxation and poor quality of application.
AIM
The aim was to demonstrate that therapeutically intended volume reduction of the compressed leg is the most important cause for the loss of bandage pressure.
DESIGN
This was an experimental, controlled comparative study.
METHODS
In 20 patients suffering from lymphedema of the lower extremities and in 9 healthy persons, lower leg volume was measured by water displacement. After application of a pressure measurement device (Kikuhime) at the B1 region, SSBs were applied on one leg according to a standard protocol. Volume and pressure measurements were performed at 0, 2, and 24 hours in supine as well as standing positions.
RESULTS
A significant reduction of leg volume is already achieved 2 hours after bandage application, both in lymphedema patients and in normal controls. A further volume decrease of the lymphedematous legs is observed in the following 24 hours after application of a new bandage (-290 mL). The volume reduction is associated with a significant loss of bandage pressure from initial values over 60 mmHg by 37 and 48% in controls and lymphedema patients, respectively.
CONCLUSIONS
Inelastic, multilayer, multicomponent compression bandages lead to an immediate reduction of leg volume, both in lymphedematous and in normal legs. This therapeutically intended volume reduction seems to be the main reason for the fast decrease of the subbandage pressure. This study was supported by Lohmann & Rauscher, Ltd. Germany.
INTRODUCTION
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a venous disorder in the lower extremities associated with changes in the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Treatment with short-stretch compression bandages is highly recommended for advanced stages of CVI.
METHODS
The compression systems Rosidal Sys, Porelast, Coban, and Proguide were evaluated in 4 groups of mobile and active patients (n = 18) with CVI stage II or III. Sub-bandage pressures at point B1 were measured in the upright and supine positions 30 min and 12 h after the bandage was applied. Average pressures and values of the static stiffness index (SSI) were calculated for each group.
RESULTS
The Porelast, Rosidal Sys and Coban systems had SSI values in excess of 10 mmHg, 30 min and 12 h after application. The corresponding values for Proguide were below 10 mmHg.
CONCLUSION
Porelast, Rosidal Sys and Coban are very stiff systems, whereas Proguide is more similar to long-stretch compression bandages with a lower degree of stiffness.