Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Compression Bandages

Strips of elastic material used to apply pressure to body parts to control EDEMA and aid circulation.

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Abstract

Strips of elastic material used to apply pressure to body parts to control EDEMA and aid circulation.

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17 entry terms
  • Compression Bandage
  • Compression Wraps
  • Elastic Bandages
  • Elastic Compression Wraps
  • Bandage, Compression
  • Bandage, Elastic
  • Bandages, Compression
  • Bandages, Elastic
  • Compression Wrap
  • Compression Wrap, Elastic
  • Compression Wraps, Elastic
  • Elastic Bandage
  • Elastic Compression Wrap
  • Wrap, Compression
  • Wrap, Elastic Compression
  • Wraps, Compression
  • Wraps, Elastic Compression

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13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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2011

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  • Bandages (1964-2010)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Compression Bandages. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058128. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058128
  2. Compression Bandages. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elastic_bandage
  3. Compression Bandages. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5353556