This book provides clear clincial guidance on the different methods of using compression therapy in venous and lymphatic disorders as well as more complex situations.

This book describes the mechanisms of how compression works, together with factors that influence its effective application. Techniques that can be used to modify compression application to the individual requirements of patients, particularly those with vulnerable or disporportionate limb shape are explored. The different systems of bandages and their application techniques are discussed with step-by-step descriptions of their use. The text draws on seminal texts, such as the International Leg Ulcer Algorithm, introducing and exploring their findings.

The reader is guided through all the issues involved in compression therapy, from how it works to application in practice. A particular focus of the book is to provide solutions to clinical problems when using compression therapy, with a wealth of clinical pictures to support the text.

Compression therapy has a much wider application than is often realised. This book gives comprehensive advice on how to assess and safely apply compression in complex situations such as mixed venous and peripheral arterial occlusive disease, diabetes, sickle cell disease, cardiac disease, pretibial laceration and rheumatoid arthritis.

This highly-illustrated text offers the reader a comprehensive and informative account of compression therapy and how it might be used to best effect.

This book is supported by 3M