| CircAid Medical is the most respected, adjustable,
non-elastic, clinically proven, compression available. CircAid Medical Products believes in and utilizes the technology incorporated in short-stretch bandaging with one important emphasis: patient independence. We parallel the proven approach of bandaging and use the same less-aggressive principles to achieve the limb volume reduction and maintenance. With CircAid products skin integrity is maintained and patient comfort and compliance increase. Many of our products incorporate the same widely used flat, comforting, non-aggressive foam that is used in bandaging. CircAid Medical recognizes that comprehensive decongestive physiotherapy (CDP) is widely recommended for the treatment of lymphedema and some forms of vascular disease under the direction of a physician. Compression is an important component of CDP but does not replace the need for decongestive therapy. We at CircAid Medical encourage patients to seek appropriate therapeutic intervention before using our products. Many patients have found CircAid compression products to be effective, comfortable, and convenient after CDP. |
The Parallels of CircAid Technology and Bandaging
| Characteristic | CircAid Products | Bandaging |
| Provides lower resting pressure |
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| Provides higher working pressure | |
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| Uses flat foam to create even, firm, gradient compression |
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| Utilizes Starling's Law/ Normalizes lymph flow | |
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| Aids the calf muscle pump |
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| Counteracts force of gravity | |
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| Conforms to uniquely shaped limbs |
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| Assists limb reduction | |
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| Assists in reshaping edematous limb |
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| Avoids constricting the limb | |
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| Maintains reduced limb volume |
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| Reduces chance of irritation or harm | |
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| Promotes patient independence |
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| Incorporates protective padding | |
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| Applied distally to proximally |
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| Used with stockinette | |
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| Sustains frequent laundering | |
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| Indications for use | Same | |
| Contraindications for use | Same | |
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Bandaging References 1. Klose,
Guenter. "Lymphedema Bandaging: Practical Bandaging Instruction for
Lymphedema Patients and Therapists". LOHMANN GmbH & Co. 1994 2. Klose, Guenter. "Course Manual for Manual Lymph
Drainage, Complete Decongestive Therapy Certification Course". Klose
Norton Training & Consulting, LLC. 2000
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