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Compression bandaging in patients with venous insufficiency

18 November 2008

Nursing Standard

Learning zone

This article explains the effects of compression therapy and discusses the treatment options available in the management of patients with venous disease of the lower...

Compression bandaging in patients with venous insufficiency

12 November 2008

Nursing Standard

CPD

This article explains the effects of compression therapy and discusses the treatment options available in the management of patients with venous disease of the lower...

Best practice in the management of venous leg ulcers

11 April 2012

Nursing Standard

A&S Science

Leg ulcers are wounds or open sores, often chronic in nature (long-lasting and non-healing), which cause damage to the skin. Appropriate management of chronic venous...

Use of compression therapy in patients with lymphoedema

02 March 2016

Nursing Standard

CPD

Compression therapy is an effective and common approach to the management of lymphoedema, a chronic condition requiring long-term treatment. Lymphoedema is caused by...

Managing venous leg ulcers and oedema using compression hosiery

21 October 2015

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Increasing demand for services and rising costs in the NHS have resulted in reduced consultation times and resources for clinicians when treating patients with...

Consensus opinion on compression therapy and venous ulcers

28 April 2016

Primary Health Care

Art & Science

Venous leg ulcers cause significant problems for patients and can have a serious effect on quality of life. The cost of treatment in the UK is huge and recurrence is...