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Vol. 3 (2014)
https://doi.org/10.4081/vl.2014.2107

In vitro measurements of compression bandages and bandage systems: a review of existing methods and recommendations for improvement

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Received: 5 November 2013
Published: 9 July 2014
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compression therapy, bandages, bandage systems, in vitro measurements, pressure, static stiffness index, strain index.
medicine, vascular, compression therapy

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Jan Schuren
jan.schuren@gmail.com
Retired from 3M Deutschland GmbH, Skin and Wound Care Division, Neuss, Netherlands.
In this article an overview is presented of identified devices that are or can be used for in vitro pressure and stiffness measurements of compression bandages and bandage systems. The performance of these devices has been evaluated on several parameters as well as the clinical relevance of the findings. In addition, recommendations for improvement and standardization of future measurements from the International Compression Club (ICC) working group compression bandages are presented.

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Jan Schuren, Retired from 3M Deutschland GmbH, Skin and Wound Care Division, Neuss
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In vitro measurements of compression bandages and bandage systems: a review of existing methods and recommendations for improvement. (2014). Veins and Lymphatics, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.4081/vl.2014.2107

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