NDLI: Measurement of forces associated with compression therapy

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Author	Wertheim, D. Melhuish, J. Williams, R. Harding, K.
Copyright Year	1999
Abstract	Compression therapy is the principal treatment for leg ulcers associated with venous disease. The efficacy of compression therapy can be variable, which may in part be owing to the degree of compression applied. However, if the mechanism of action of this treatment could be better understood, it might be possible to improve its efficacy. It is not clear whether assessment of the degree of compression should be made under static or dynamic conditions, or both. A review of methods used previously suggests the need for a new method of assessment allowing continuous monitoring, even during movement. A system for continuous static and dynamic measurements of compression is described. Using an air chamber and manometer to test the system, agreement within ±3 mmHg is observed. The system is applied to investigate changes in forces, expressed as pressure, under bandages and compression stockings. Application of five bandage systems by experienced nurses to a volunteer shows a marked variation in applied pressure. During short periods of walking, rapid changes in pressure under compression stockings are observed, including some transients of less than 0.25 s. The method is simple to apply and may help to understand further the mechanism of action of compression therapy.
Starting Page	31
Ending Page	34
Page Count	4
File Format	PDF
ISSN	01400118
Journal	Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing
Volume Number	37
Issue Number	1
e-ISSN	17410444
Language	English
Publisher	Kluwer Academic Publishers
Publisher Date	1999-01-01
Publisher Place	Dordrecht
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Bandages Compression therapy Forces Pressure Biomedical Engineering Human Physiology Imaging Radiology Computer Applications
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Biomedical Engineering Computer Science Applications

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