What is a Setopress bandage?

What is a Setopress bandage?

Setopress® is a high compression bandage that provides graduated high compression used in the management of venous leg ulcers. A visual application guide printed on the bandage makes it easy to apply consistently and correctly. Allows for two different levels of compression. Easy-to-use application technique.

How do you use Setopress bandage?

With the bulk roll facing upwards, the bandage is extended until the rectangles printed on the fabric become squares. A single turn of bandage is made around the ankle, down over the top of the foot and around the base of the toes. A second turn is then made over the top of the foot and down to cover the heel.

What is a high compression bandage?

SurePress High Compression Bandage is an elastic wrap that provides sustained graduated compression in an easy to use format. This reusable bandage has a yellow center line and two rectangular extension indicators for easier application and appropriate amount of compression for a variety of leg sizes.

How do you use SurePress compression?

Wrap the bandage using minimal tension 1(1/2) times around the foot. Anchor the bandage with the thumb and start the turn around the heel. Wrap the bandage over the front of the ankle and under the foot to cover the gap. Then stretch the bandage until a selected rectangle becomes a square.

What kind of compression does a setopress bandage do?

Setopress® High Compression Bandage provides graduated compression in the management of venous leg injury and associated conditions. Allows for two different levels of compression (30mmHg or 40mmHg).

What is the visual guide on a setopress?

Setopress is a lightweight high compression bandage. To ensure correct application, a simple visual guide is permanently printed on the bandage. The visual guide consists of colour rectangles which become squares when the correct extension is reached.

How many times do you wash a setopress bandage?

Imprinted rectangles become squares when stretched to right extension. Choose 20 to 30 mm Hg. or 30 to 40 mm Hg. Reusable. Washes 20 times.