When to Use a Compression Bandage | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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A compression bandage[1] is a type of stretchy bandage that is wrapped around a body part to place pressure on it. It is commonly used in first aid[2] as part of a therapy known as RICE[3] (rest, ice, compression, and elevation), and helps to reduce pain and swelling by restricting blood flow.

These bandage wraps are typically used to treat sprains and strains[4]. But, they can also help to keep a body part stabilized, such as when there has been a rib fracture[5]. The bandages may also be used to prevent or treat the build-up of fluid in the lower legs, known as edema[6].

This article will discuss how to use compression bandages correctly so that they dont cut off circu...