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How Compression Bandage Helps In Injury And Wound Management?

As the name suggests, a compression bandage uses the technique of compression to reduce the flow of blood within the affected area of injury and wound. Commonly known as elastic bandage, it is very effective in reducing swelling, controlling edema, treating varicose veins and healing sports injuries. It is stretchable in nature and available in different sizes. It is considered very helpful for wound management.

More importantly, these bandages form one of the cores of the injury treatment acronym, RICE – rest, ice, compression & elevation. They limit blood flow to a wounded area, or also used to hold a splint on the body by wrapping it around the area for compression. They are held in place by metal clips and that’s why they don’t slip off the injury area.

Further, elastic bandages are mostly made of materials as varied as elastic yarn, cotton and polyester. In fact, their compression and stretchable ability or limits are decided by the proportion of the materials used in them. On the whole, you need to wrap them as tight as it could to get the desired pressure, but never to disturb or cut off the circulation.

Things to know with compression bandage

Elastic bandages are deemed very effective when it comes to compressing a new injury or inflammation. In such cases, it does a good job of keeping the swelling down. However, an injury can’t be compressed beyond a point and this should be known to you. After all, healing is encouraged when the blood flow to the injured area goes up.

Here are some of the things to know about these bandages –

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