Urgo K4 Bandage Kit Reduced Compresssion 18cm

UrgoK4/K-Four provides the gold standard average pressure of 40mmHg applied by four layer compression bandaging recommended in the healing of venous leg ulcer. The reduced compression provided by UrgoK4 Lite/ KFour Reduced can also be used for patients unable to tolerate full compression, or as part of a step up approach.

Features

4-layer compression bandage system - Reduced compression
Provides a pressure of 40 mmHg at the ankle
Also helps manage recalcitrant “hard to heal” ulcers
Improves venous return
K-Four size 18cm

Composition

Layer 1: K-Soft Long (sub-compression wadding, viscose, polyester)

Allows for even distribution of pressure and helps to protect bony prominences.
Non-woven, with a good absorbency and fluid retention, extra resilience and cushioning.
Soft, conformable and comfortable.

Layer 2: K-LITE: light support bandage type 2 (viscose, polyester, elastane)

Base for compression – modern fibre construction offers exceptional comfort and conformability
Knitted with 2-way stretch for excellent conformability
Maintains original position with no slippage
Reduced Compression

Layer 3: K-PLUS Long: light support bandage type 3a (viscose, elastane)

First compression layer, providing a sub-bandage pressure of up to 20 mmHg at the ankle
May be used on its own over sub-bandage wadding or as the third layer in the K-Four multi-layer compression bandage system
Washable and reusable

Layer 4: KO-FLEX Long : cohesive long-stretch bandage (acrylic, cotton, elastane, cohesive material containing low levels of natural latex)

Provides 17 – 20mmHg pressure to obtain an average 40 mmHg at the ankle as the top layer of the UrgoK4 / K-Four compression system and maintains the bandage system in place
Cohesive nature ensuring that the UrgoK4 / K-Four bandage system stays in place for up to 7 days
Contains low levels of natural latex
Washable, reusable and tearable, avoiding wastage