Sustained compression therapy.The 3M[TM] Coban[TM] 2 Layer Compression System is designed to deliver sustained therapeutic compression for the treatment of edema edema (ĭdē`mə), abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body tissues or in the body cavities causing swelling or distention of the affected parts. associated with venous leg ulcers and related conditions. The system consists of two latex-free roll bandages. The inner layer is a polyurethane foam Noun 1. polyurethane foam - a foam made by adding water to polyurethane plastics polyfoam polyurethan, polyurethane - any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or lamination lamination a laminar structure or arrangement. that is soft and gentle on skin, and the outer layer is a cohesive bandage bandage /ban·dage/ (ban´daj) 1. a strip or roll of gauze or other material for wrapping or binding a body part. 2. to cover by wrapping with such material. designed to provide sustained compression for up to seven days. The Coban 2 Layer Compression System can be used in conjunction with 3M[TM] Tegaderm[TM] Ag Mesh Dressing with Silver and 3M[TM] Foam Dressings. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CIRCLE 58 ON READER SERVICE CARD |
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