Compression therapy | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Compressiontherapyworksbyapplyingcontrolledpressuretothesurfaceveins,keepingtheirdiametersmallandforcingbloodbackintothedeepveinsystem ...

Compression therapy using compression bandaging or graduated compression hosiery is an integral part of the management of varicose veins[1], venous eczema[2], and/or stasis ulcers[3] both as an active treatment for healing of ulcers and in preventing recurrences of ulcers.

Compression therapy works by applying controlled pressure to the surface veins, keeping their diameter small and forcing blood back into the deep vein system which in turn pushes the blood uphill towards the heart. Improved blood flow aids in the healing of active ulcers and in preventing ulcer recurrences.

There are several options for compression therapy. Two methods most commonly used are 3–4 layer compression bandaging and elastic graduated compression hosiery.