Compression therapy: the gold standard to treating VLUs
- Uses bandages or other garments to apply pressure to the leg, restoring venous flow.
- Overcomes venous insufficiency
- Restores blood flow, drives healing
- First-line, augments all other treatments
- Requires specialist nurses
Effect of compression pressure on VLU healing
Studies have shown that the pressure applied during compression is critical to driving VLU healing. However, this must be balanced with safety and patient tolerance (compliance).
O’Meara et al. Cochrane Database Syst. Rev. (2012)
Karanikolic et al. Phlebology (2017)
VLU Healing Rate vs. Pressure Applied*
Current limitations of compression therapy
During application
at point-of-care
After application
at homeInterruptions to care
Pandemic & nurse shortagesRelevance according to clinical guidelines
The expectations and reality of VLU healing times
There is a critical need for effective methods to enhance healing rates
of patients did not achieve healing
of VLUs do not heal within one year
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