Molnlycke Setopress Bandage

Setopress high compression bandages are used in the treatment of venous leg ulcers and associated conditions requiring graduated compression of the leg.

Setopress has a lightweight advanced fabric construction in a choice of two widths. To ensure correct application, a simple visual guide is indelibly printed on both sides of the bandage. The visual guide consists of colour rectangles which becomes squares when the correct extension is reached.

On one side of the bandage are brown rectangles which become squares when the correct extension is reached to provide over 40mmHg at the ankle for optimum healing rates. When applied correctly, Setopress high compression bandages produce a level of compression that has been shown to heal even long-standing leg ulcers within 12 weeks (1).

On the other side are green rectangles giving moderate compression (30mmHg at the ankle). If a patient is not used to compression therapy or finds it difficult to comply, moderate compression may be used initially.

The visual application guide makes it easy to apply Setopress consistently and correctly. Each bandage is supplied with 2 safety pins and leaflet giving clear application instructions.

Provides the correct level of compression for the effective healing of venous leg ulcers (1,2).

For high compression, use brown rectangles stretched to squares. For moderate compression, use green rectangles stretched to squares.

Benefits of Use

• Promotes healing of even long-standing venous leg ulcers
• Light enough to be worn with shoes, to encourage mobility
• Washable for hygiene and economy, with no loss of effect
• 3.5m long (unstretched) – long enough for even the largest limbs
• Available in 10cm

References

1 Blair et. al, Sustained Compression and Healing of Chronic Venous Ulcers, BMJ 1988 297; 1159-64
2 Logan, Thomas Harding Jones Collyer, 1st European Conference in Advances in Wound Management, 4–6 September 1991

Application

Whichever level of compression is required, the appropriate visual guide should be selected and the same guide used throughout the appplication.

Commence bandaging at base of toes and enclose heel with NO EXTENSION…
1. Apply around foot, starting at base of toes (no extension)
2. Make two turns around the ankle to enclose heel (no extension)
3. Return to base of toes and make one turn around foot (no extension)
…NOW WITH EXTENSION continue up the leg in an ascending spiral…
4. Apply full extension (rectangles become squares)
5. Apply with 50% overlap (full extension)
6. Continue to apply in an ascending spiral (full extension)
…finally, secure bandage just below the knee
7. Stop bandaging just below the knee, and cut off any excess bandage
8. Secure

DO NOT apply Setopress if arterial insufficiency is present or suspected
DO NOT use the figure-of-eight bandaging technique
DO NOT use on limbs with a circumference of less than 18cm

PEC high compression bandage Type 3c