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Chapter 17: Wound Management Formulary
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Wound assessment
Appropriate dressing selection
Infected wounds
Tissue cleansing and protection
Wound debridement
Useful information and resources
17.1 Basic wound contact dressings
17.2 Advanced wound dressings
17.3 Antimicrobial dressings
17.4 Specialised dressings
17.5 Adjunct dressings and appliances
17.6 Complex adjunct therapies
17.7 Wound care accessories
17.8 Bandages
17.9 Compression hosiery and garments
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24 April 2024
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17.8.8 Sub-compression wadding bandages
First Line
Second Line
Specialist
Hospital Only
K-Soft
(An absorbent, non-woven, sub-bandage wadding comprising a blend of viscose and polyester)
- 10cm x 3.5m (£0.49), 10cm x 4.5m (£0.61)
Indications
- Used to reduce the effect of compression bandages and orthopaedic casting materials on the skin
Notes
- May also be used to reshape the leg around the calf or ankle, to ensure correct pressures are achieved when applying four-layer compression, and to protect the bony prominences
- It is the first layer of the K-Four multilayer compression bandage system for venous leg ulcers
- Compression bandage systems are not recommended for patients with arterial disease (ABPI <0.8)
- Latex-free
