2002 Volume 13 Issue 1 Pages 17-21
Compression following sclerotherapy of varicose veins was essential to optimize the effect of the treatment. In this study, we evaluated two types of compression pads(beveled foam rubber and polyurethane foam pads)by measuring compression pressure, absorption of sweat and friction to the skin.
The compression pressure of cutaneous side of pads higher than that of elastic stocking side when the pads were applied reverse-trapezoidly. The compression pressure was remarkably increased at walking phase, as foam rubber pads were applied over the muscle. Transvers connection of reverse-trapezoid polyurethane foam pads could prevent insufficient compression, following sclerotherapy for complicated shape of varices.
The absorption of sweat of polyurethane foam pads was superior to that of foam rubber pads. The friction between rubber pads and skin was larger than that of polyurethane pads and skin.
In conclusion, polyurethane foam pads had promising feature for compression therapy, because of moderate compression pressure, absorption of sweat and small friction to the skin.
