In vitro measurements of compression bandages and bandage systems: a review of existing methods and recommendations for improvement

Schuren, Jan

doi:10.4081/vl.2014.2107

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“…Other researchers verified that the PicoPress and AMI air-pack sensors are more accurate than the FlexiForce (piezoresistive sensor) in an examination with a manometer 34 . Further, PicoPress is recommended for in vitro study of compression bandages, and training programs for clinical practitioners are available 7,35 . However, the PicoPress and Kikuhime might be inaccurate when compared with computationally calculated pressures 5,36,37 …”

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Pressure-Measuring Devices for Compression Therapy in Venous Leg Ulcers: A Comprehensive Review

Kruanopparat¹

2021

Adv Skin Wound Care

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OBJECTIVE To investigate the evolution of pressure-measuring devices used in compression treatment for venous leg ulcers and assess the most practical and effective devices to determine optimal pressure in compression therapy. DATA SOURCES Relevant information was retrieved from databases including Google Scholar, PubMed, Wiley Online, and ScienceDirect without publication date restrictions. The keywords included venous leg ulcer, compression therapy, pressure measuring device, pressure sensor, and wireless system. STUDY SELECTION Studies included in the review had to be published in English and discuss or compare pressure-measuring devices/sensors for compression therapy, the development of alternative sensors, and the applications of wireless technologies. Veterinary studies, conference proceedings, and unpublished articles were excluded. Applicable studies and articles were critically evaluated and synthesized. DATA EXTRACTION After abstract review, 39 studies were identified. During full-text review, study details were collected using a data extraction form and organized into tables. Device attributes, accuracy, price, and limitations were categorized and analyzed. DATA SYNTHESIS Studies disagree on the effectiveness and user-friendliness of existing pressure-measuring devices. These devices often impact user comfort and convenience, which are crucial factors in the adoption and use of wearable devices. Potential solutions for pressure-measuring devices with promising technologies were proposed: four feasible alternative sensors are described that could improve comfort and facilitate prolonged use under bandages. Advanced communication technologies may provide more convenience for users and practitioners. CONCLUSIONS Conventional pressure-measuring devices used in compression therapy are not designed for the user’s comfort and convenience. The use of flexible and stretchy pressure sensors (e-skin) provides good biocompatibility, conformability, and comfort and when integrated with near-field communication technology could address the drawbacks of current pressure-measuring devices.

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“…34 Further, PicoPress is recommended for in vitro study of compression bandages, and training programs for clinical practitioners are available. 7,35 However, the PicoPress and Kikuhime might be inaccurate when compared with computationally calculated pressures. 5,36,37 Electrical pressure-measuring device.…”

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Pressure-Measuring Devices for Compression Therapy in Venous Leg Ulcers: A Comprehensive Review

Kruanopparat¹

2021

Adv Skin Wound Care

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“…This quality standard defines the elasticity of bandages by percent elongation following the application of a force of 10 N per cm bandage width. 22 The resulting maximal stretch percentage or extensibility limit categorizes bandages as short stretch and long stretch; in this definition, short stretch has maximum extensibility < 100% and long stretch maximum extensibility > 100% (Figure 11). According to the standard, it is recommended to measure the extensibility by stretching the entire bandage.…”

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Predictability of sub-bandage pressure in compression therapy based on material properties

Tamoue

Ehrmann

Błachowicz

2019

Textile Research Journal

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The pressure developed beneath any compression system is governed by the tension in the compression fabric. Depending on the type of material – cotton or elastomer – compression systems may react differently under the same stress. The previous work of our group and experience related to compression systems showed that classification of bandage materials is required for manufacturers who want to create products with specific compression levels. One of the mathematical descriptions of the expected pressure due to a tensile force in the fabric is the modified Young–Laplace equation. However, the pressure achieved by real compression systems hardly matches with the estimated values. Two groups of elastic bandages – short stretch and long stretch – were selected and investigated within this work. The tensile forces were measured using a dynamometer, and the pressures deduced at a given maximal load (3 N/cm) were compared with the pressures measured beneath the bandage on living subjects. The results show that the interface pressure can be predicted from the tensile force at the inflexion point of the hysteresis curves. Calculated pressures were in a therapeutic range but were significantly different from practically applied pressures, indicating large differences between calculated and real pressures on the leg.

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Research into fabrics used in compression therapy and assessment of their impact on treatment regimens

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In vitro measurements of compression bandages and bandage systems: a review of existing methods and recommendations for improvement

Cited by 3 publications

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Pressure-Measuring Devices for Compression Therapy in Venous Leg Ulcers: A Comprehensive Review

Pressure-Measuring Devices for Compression Therapy in Venous Leg Ulcers: A Comprehensive Review

Predictability of sub-bandage pressure in compression therapy based on material properties

Research into fabrics used in compression therapy and assessment of their impact on treatment regimens

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