It's Time to UNWRAP compression
Take our Compression Care quiz to test your knowledge of the latest Evidence Based Care
According to the latest NICE LSA guidance on compression products for treating venous leg ulcers, when should compression wraps be used?
Correct Answer: After other strong compression options are unsuitable or not tolerated.
Source: NICE Compression LSA HTE-32
For true self-care patients, what does NICE identify as optimal?
Correct Answer: 2-layer hosiery kits
Source: NICE Compression LSA HTE-32
In the VenUS-6 study, how did healing time for wraps compare to 2-layer bandaging?
Correct Answer: 30 days slower
Source: Arundel CE et al. VenUS 6: A randomised clinical trial of compression therapies for venous leg ulcers. Preprint. 2025
What did the VenUS-6 study show about patient quality of life between compression formats?
Correct Answer: No significant difference
Source: Arundel et al., VenUS 6 Preprint, 2025
According to Cochrane reviews, which compression type is most effective for healing?
Correct Answer: Multicomponent systems
Source: O’Meara et al., Cochrane 2012
UrgoKTwo is a multicomponent compression system combining a short stretch bandage and long stretch bandage. Choose UrgoKTwo for Comfortable, Consistent and Continuous compression.
Why are multicomponent systems more effective?
Correct Answer: Combine elastic and inelastic compression
Source: O’Meara et al., Cochrane 2012
What percentage of clinicians achieve therapeutic pressure with traditional short-stretch bandaging first time?
Correct Answer: 25%
Source: Hanna R, Bohbot S, Connolly N. BJN 2008, Vol 17, No 20
What percentage of elderly patients were unable to self-apply the recommended therapeutic pressure with wraps?
Correct Answer: ~70%
Source: Balet A, et al. (2021). Evaluation of the ability to achieve therapeutic compression levels in clinical practice. Journal of Wound Care, 30(9): 708–716.
Which of the following reflects best practice?
Correct Answer: Start mild compression if no red flags while awaiting Doppler
Source: National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP). NHS England. Recommendations for Lower Limb Care, 2020 (updated 2023)
UrgoKTwo Reduced is the multicomponent mild compression bandage system that provides Comfortable, Consistent and Continuous compression.
Which statement is NOT aligned with recent evidence?
Correct Answer: Wraps are first-line for self-care patients
Source: NICE Compression LSA HTE-32
Source: Arundel CE et al. VenUS 6: A randomised clinical trial of compression therapies for venous leg ulcers. Preprint. 2025
What should be the FIRST decision when selecting compression?
Correct Answer: Clinical assessment
Why do short-stretch systems underperform in patients with reduced mobility?
Correct Answer: Require muscle pump to generate working pressure
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