Velcare® -Lymphedema Kit is a complete bandaging solution for lymphedema. Lymphedema swelling, which often affects the arm or leg, is caused when extra lymph fluid builds up in tissues because of the blockage, damage or removal of lymph vessels by surgery.
Conveniently, all-in-one velcare compression bandaging kit consists of multilayer short stretch bandages, padding and fixation materials which improves tissue texture, reduces limb volume and overall shape of the limb. It is an effective way to achieve compression in lymphedema patients.
Properties
A compilation of all the necessary materials (including short stretch compression bandages, padding & fixation material)
Mechanism
Reduces the filtration rate
Improves the efficiency of muscle & joint pumps
Prevents the reaccumulation of evacuated lymph fluid
Break up deposits of accumulated scar & connective tissue
Contains
A compilation of all the necessary materials (including short stretch compression bandages, padding & fixation material)
Velnet™ (100% Cotton Stockinette) Used to protect the skin Made up of 100% Cotton which absorbs excess perspiration, it is important to use a stockinette underneath compression bandages
Velform™ -C (Woven Conforming Retention Bandage) Used to wrap individual digits. Also used to keep foam rubber pads in place before short stretch bandages are applied.
FoamBand (Soft Foam Bandage) Applied just prior to the actual compression bandages To cushion the limb & prevent sharp indentations or irritation of the skin serve to distribute the pressure evenly over area of arm or leg
Velkomp® Short stretch Compression Bandage Used to achieve the required compression Sort stretch because of its weave & does not contain any elastomeric fibers
Velcare™ Foam (High Density Foam Rubber) The use of pre-made or custom cut foam pads is recommended for anatomical indentations surrounding bony prominences (eg: Ankle & Wrist). Pieces of foam rubber are cut to size and placed in the indentation for even pressure distribution.
Velpore™ - SR (Surgical Paper Tape)
Used to secure the short stretch bandages to avoid slippage for effective compression
