A NEW TYPE OF PRESSURE DRESSING FOR HYPOSTATIC DERMATITIS

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Many types of dressings and numerous methods are recommended to exert uniform pressure over the legs in the treatment of hypostatic dermatitis and ulcer. Rubber and nylon elastic hose, elastic cotton reinforced with rubber, cotton bandages so woven as to exert a moderate degree of pressure, Elastoplast or Tensoplast bandages, and the well-known Unna paste boot are all popular. An objection to rubber or nylon elastic stockings is that they are not adjustable to daily variations in the contour of the inflamed and edematous leg. In applying bandages of an elastic type it is almost impossible to avoid creasing and grooving the skin. When this occurs the purpose for which the dressing is being applied is defeated, as ridging of the skin is a visible indication that equal and uniform pressure is not being applied. The Unna boot and other glycogelatin pastes must be worn continuously, so a patient has

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