Compression therapy in peripheral artery disease: a literature review

A scoping literature review on PubMed was conducted between January–May 2021 with combinations of the following key terms: ‘compression therapy’; ‘peripheral artery disease’; ‘critical limb...

S.T.R.I.D.E. Professional Guide to Compression Garment Selection for the Lower Extremity

S.T.R.I.D.E helps clinicians make the right garment choice for the right patient to achieve the right outcome.

20 legal tools no nurse should be without

Compression wrap impregnated with paste (Unna boot)

Red legs: how to differentiate between cellulitis, venous eczema and lipodermatosclerosis

The consequences of an incorrect diagnosis of cellulitis.

Empowering patient self-management through tailored compression garment regimens

The management of lymphoedema is based around the four treatment components of skin care, exercise, lymphatic drainage (massage) and compression. Compression promotes drainage of lymph by increasing...

Lymphedema

Stage O: latency stage. A subclinical state where swelling is not evident despite impaired lymph transport. Reversible.

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Research Roundup

Chronic venous insufficiency: a comprehensive review of management

A comprehensive literature review of medical textbooks and journals was undertaken. Chapters and articles discussing the pathophysiology of CVI and its sequelae were included. A PubMed search of...