ACTICO COHESIVE INELASTIC BANDAGE SYSTEM
FEATURES
Actico inelastic compression bandages are clinically proven to help your leg ulcer heal and/or treat swollen ankles and legs.
The bandages are compression bandages, which means they ‘squeeze’ your limb.
The gentle squeezing pushes the body fluids (either/or blood and lymph) back to where they need to go.
Actico bandages will reduce swollen ankles and legs and help any wound to heal.
They are firm, but comfortable.
They feel firmer when you are up and about, or moving your calf muscle.
They feel less firm when you are lying down or in bed, so that you are able to have a comfortable night’s sleep.
If your entire leg is swollen, the whole leg will be bandaged. This may seem a bit bulky at first, but it is the most effective way of reducing swelling - normally producing fast results.
ACTICO FOR LEGS
Leg ulcers(a wound on the leg which has not healed after several weeks) are surprisingly common
Up to 1% of adults in the UK will have one at sometime in their lives
Swollen legs and ankles are equally common, either with or without a leg ulcer
The swelling is made up of lymph fluid, which is unable to drain back into the lymphatic system
ACTICO FOR ARMS
Swelling of the arm results from lymph fluid which is unable to drain back into the lymphatic system as well as it should
Arm lymphoedema affects 1 in 4 people, to different degrees, who have received some form of treatment for breast cancer.
This is the most common cause of arm swelling, but lymphoedema can result from other types of cancer.
Lymphoedema can also be a condition you are born with - resulting from defects in the lymphatic system.
CAUTION
The bandages should not get wet. Waterproof bandage protectors are available and you may wish to discuss this with your practitioner.
Keep the bandages on. Do not remove or fiddle with them, as this will reduce their effectiveness.
The bandage should feel firm, but comfortable. If it feels painful or slips down, contact your nurse immediately.
To assist blood and lymph flow - elevate your affected limb whenever you can, ideally above your heart level.
Avoid elevating your bandaged arm above heart level for long periods as this may make your shoulder ache.
