Compression

Compression is

-the most critical component of tx

medicare and other ins have

-variable coverage of compression garments

are ACE raps used for compression bandaging

-NO

t/f compression bandaging is short stretch

-T

compression bandaging is worn in what phase

-reduction

how long is compression bandaging worn in reduction phase

-23 hrs/day

compression bandaging is the

-most powerful form of compression

-best containment

t/f compression bandaging is very bulky

-t

the compression gradient is ____________ to ____________

-distal to proximal

t/f many insurances cover compression bandaging material

-F

components of compression bandaging

-stockinette

-batting

-foam

-6-8 bandages overlap

in the decongestive phase compression bandaging is worn for

-2-12 weeks

in the maintenance phase compression bandaging is worn

-as needed/nocturnal use

t/f compression bandages contain elastic

-F

what do compression bandages rely on for stretch

-weave

what needs to happen for compression bandages to regain stretch

-washing

t/f ace wraps are a good substitute for compression bandaging

-F

elastic garments are worn in the ______________ phase

-maintenance

t/f elastic garments are high profile and hard to apply

-F

t/f elastic garments are the most common form of compressino

-t

t/f elastic garments have less bulk and are therefore less effective

-T

what are factors that impact the effectiveness of compression garments

-type of knit

-amt of compression

compression ranges from

-8-15 to 50-60 mmHg

medical grade compression is ____ to ___mmHg

-20-30

sports grade compression is ____ to ____mmHg

-15-18

t/f non-medical grade is better than no compression

-T

how often does circular knit compression need to be replaced

-every 3 mos

how often does custom flat knit compression need to be replaced

-every 6 mos

from least compression/containment/price

-non-med sports grade

-circular knit (ready made)

-custom flat knit

t/f inelastic velcro compression wraps are comparable to light bandaging

-T

t/f quilted compression is the most versatile

-t

t/f quilted compression gives anti-fibrotic micro-massage effects

-t

t/f quilted compression is bulky and usually used at night

-t

to intensify the decongestive and antifibrotic effects of quilted compression you can use

-external compression

least compression to most

-elastic oversleeve

-velcro wraps

-bandages

-pneumatic compression