Journal of Woundcare Handbook

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Jobst Comprifore

Essity (T/A BSN medical)

Description

Four-layer compression bandage kit providing graduated compression of 40mmHg at the ankle. The kit contains four bandages: Jobst Comprifore no. 1, an absorbent padding bandage; Jobst Comprifore no. 2, a light conforming bandage; Jobst Comprifore no. 3, a light compression bandage; Jobst Comprifore no. 4, a flexible cohesive compression bandage.

Indications

For the treatment of venous leg ulcers with an ABPI of ≥0.8

Contraindications

Should not be used on patients with an ABPI of <0.8 or on diabetic patients with advanced small vessel disease. Please refer to the package insert for full instructions on the safe use of these products.

Price

Kit: ankle 18–25cm, £7.36; components: 10cm×3.5m (unstretched), £0.45; 10cm×4.5m (stretched), £0.97; 10cm×8.7m (stretched), £2.21; 10cm×2.5m (unstretched), £2.75

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