How long is the elastic bandage suitable?

There are no special technical statistical results on this issue, but according to our clinical experience, it is best to wear it day and night for 1 month after surgery, and you can take breaks in the middle. For example, you can take 2 hours to rest and take off for 1 hour, which is conducive to reattachment of soft tissues. At the same time, it is conducive to blood reflux and reduce swelling. Can be worn at night after 1 month, preferably for more than 3 months. We clinically found that long-term wearing of elastic hoods is beneficial to the shaping of the face and the rejuvenation of the skin.


When using elastic bandages, bandages of different widths should be used according to different parts. Generally, the upper limbs are small (7cm wide), the knees are medium (10cm wide), and the knees are large (13cm wide). Bandages The method depends on the purpose. The elastic bandage used to support circulation should be based on the principle of supporting the veins, offsetting the increased venous pressure, and not overly restricting venous return or arterial blood supply. The elastic bandage must be smooth and wrinkle-free, especially at the joints. For example, after the knee joint is moved, the bandage is easily wrinkled, which can cause the popliteal fossa to compress, like a tourniquet. The tightness of the winding should also be appropriate, and the degree of self-feeling comfort after bandaging should be the degree. Bandaging elastic bandages should be performed every morning before getting up. If the patient is already up, the patient should be re-bed, raising the limbs to empty the venous blood, and then bandaging. When bandaging, you should start with your feet and wind it up gradually until it reaches the required height. During the bandaging process, the two adjacent layers of elastic bandages should be overlapped by about two-thirds, otherwise it will not be easy to flatten after bandaging, and it should be removed before going to bed every night. During the use of elastic bandages, the skin color and swelling of the affected limb should be observed daily in order to observe its effect.

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