Compression Stockings and Non‐Continuous Use of Polyurethane Foam Dressings for the Treatment of Venous Ulceration: A Pilot Study

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background. Venous ulceration is usually treated with Unna's boot. Recently another product, Ulcer‐care, has been developed to treat these ulcers.objective. To evaluate the therapeutic value of Ulcer‐care.methods. Over 24 months, 20 ambulatory patients with 30 lower extremity stasis ulcers were treated with a product consisting of: 1) a hydrophilic polyurethane sponge covered by a hydrophobic membrane changed daily or evey other day; 2) an inner liner stocking that applies 10 mmHg pressure and is worn 24 hours a day; and 3) a surgical stocking with a posterior zipper that applies 30 mmHg graduated pressure and is removed at night.results. All ulcers healed after 2 to 30 weeks (mean 8.3 weeks) including 15 previously treated by Unna's boot or hydrocolloid dressings and 3 infected ulcers.conclusion. The Ulcercare treatment for stasis ulcers is highly successful, easy to use, and well accepted by patients.

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