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
