Type of Product:  Compression Therapy: Non-Elastic/Short-Stretch Wrap

Use: For clients with an ABI between 0.50 to 0.80 requiring moderate compression therapy for the treatment of:

o Venous insufficiency with or without ulcer(s)
o Arterial/venous insufficiency with or without ulcer(s)
o Lymphedema with or without ulcers(s)
o Generalized lower limb edema

Frequency of Dressing Change

Wrap can apply sustained high compression for up to 7 days given slippage does not occur and/or, if a wound is present, the wound exudate is managed.

Product information sheet:

Name/Classification (clwk.ca)

Caution:

Only health care professionals who have successfully completed additional education for compression therapy (as per organizational policy) may apply compression wraps.

A lower limb assessment including an APBI should be completed before compression applied

A prescriber’s order or clinical is required to apply a compression stocking

Do not apply in the presence of uncontrolled Heart Failure

Do not apply in the presence of an untreated lower limb skin or wound infection