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Medline MSC9501 – BANDAGE, TUBULAR, ELST, MEDIGRIP, SIZE B, 1 EA/BX, 1 BX/RL
Medigrip Elasticated Tubular Support Bandage, 2.5″ (6.3 cm), Small hands and limbs (11 yards (10 meters) in length)
Elasticated Tubular Bandages
Medigrip provides tissue support in the treatment of strains and sprains, soft tissue injuries, general edema, post-burn scarring and ribcage injuries.. Medigrip Elasticated Tubular support bandage provides excellent support for joints. Can provide mild compression when doubled. Good for securing dressings. Wide range of applications.
Benefits of Medigrip
- Provides comfortable, effective tissue support
- Easy to apply and reapply
- Full range of sizes to suit most applications
- No pins or tapes needed
- Washable and reusable
About Medigrip
- Provides excellent support for joints
- Easy to apply and reapply
- Wide range of applications
- Good for securing dressings
- Can be used as mild compression when doubled
Recommended Uses
- Dressing Retention
- Light compression
Recommended Primary Dressing
- Qwick
- Opticell Ag+
- OptiLock
Indications
- Edema
- Treatment of chronic venous insufficiency
- Dislocations
- Sprains
- As a retention dressing
Change Frequency
- Medigrip may be left in place for up to 7 days
- Dressing change frequency will depend on amount of drainage
Compression Testing of Bandages
Based on principles contained in BS 6612
Summary:
Medigrip delivers consistent therapeutic compression levels similar to Tubigrip.
Medigrip Sizing Chart
For compression, use a double layer of Medigrip
- *For full arm coverage, measure the largest part of the forearm. For full leg or below the knee coverage, measure the widest point of the calf.
- And, for the hand, measure around metacarpophalangeal joint.
- **Low = 510 mm Hg (for general edema) Medium = 1020 mm Hg (for varicose conditions/post-burn scarring) High = 2030 mm Hg (for soft tissue injuries/joint effusions)
How to apply?
Refer to product packaging or inserts for detailed product information and applicable warnings.
