The FourPress® Bandaging System is used to effectively manage venous leg ulcers and related conditions. Composed of four bandages that work together, the FourPress Bandaging System provides effective sustained compression for up to seven days when applied as directed. FourPress also features Coban™ LF, a latex-free cohesive bandage from 3M that's easy to unroll and apply.
Description
Layer One: Padding Bandage- a blend of synthetic materials that absorbs wound exudate. This comfortable non-woven layer primarily provides protection to bony prominences.
Layer Two: Crepe bandage - anchors and smooths the padding layer while absorbing exudate.
Layer Three: Compression bandage - conforms to any contour while providing about one-half the compression of the system.
Layer Four: Cohesive bandage – latex-free bandage that adheres to itself and secures the bandage system without tape for week-long compression.
For use in the management of venous leg ulcers and related conditions (an appropriate primary wound dressing should be applied before using the bandaging system)
For use in Wound Care Centers, Hospital Outpatient Departments, Home Health Agencies, and by Vascular Surgeons, General Surgeons and Podiatrists
Contra-Indications
Determine the Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) using a Doppler ultrasound. An ABPI less than 0.8 may indicate the presence of significant arterial disease. Do not use the FourPress® Bandaging System if the patient’s ABPI is less than 0.8, or if arterial disease is suspected.
Precautions
Before applying FourPress®, measure the ankle circumference. If the circumference is less than 18cm (7 1/8”), be sure to pad the ankle and Achilles tendon before applying the compression layers.
