PROFORE

PROFORE is a multi layer compression bandage system.

Features

Each system pack contains the following:

• One PROFORE wound contact layer (9.5cm x 9.5cm)
• One PROFORE #1 natural padding bandage (10cm x 3.5m unstretched)
• One PROFORE #2 light conformable dressing (10cm x 4.5m stretched)
• One PROFORE #3 light compression bandage (10cm x 8.7m stretched)
• One PROFORE #4 flexible cohesive bandage (10cm x 2.5m unstretched)

Benefits

Effective Compression
Proven effective in both hospital and community treatment studies, PROFORE is designed to deliver 40mm Hg pressure at the ankle, decreasing to 17mm Hg at the knee.

Graduated Compression
PROFORE provides higher pressure at the ankle, with decreasing pressure exhibited at the calf.

Sustained Compression
Even a full week after application, PROFORE maintains effective levels of compression.

Safety
PROFORE pads bony prominences for protection and through the use of layers, compression is built up gradually.

Extended Weartime
PROFORE has sufficient absorption capacity to manage exudate for up to a full week without needing re-application.

Cost-Effective
Weekly dressing changes greatly reduce the nursing time required for the treatment of venous leg ulcers. Studies have shown that the multi-layer compression bandage system provides significant savings in treatment costs.

Convenience
PROFORE system pack contains everything necessary for the application of effective graduated compression therapy. PROFORE reduces preparation time, simplifies stock control and ensures that the correct components are always available.

Indications

The multi-layer compression bandage system has been specifically designed for the management and treatment of venous leg ulcers and associated conditions. The system pack can be used on patients with ankle circumferences of greater than 18cm (padded), but will give best results on ankle circumferences of 18-25cm.

Contraindications / Precautions

• Do not use on patients with an ankle: brachial pressure index (ABPI) of less than 0.8, or on diabetic patients with advanced small vessel disease.
• Should the patient develop pain or pale, cool or numb extremities distal to the dressing, the bandages should be promptly removed. It is important that the size and shape of the limb is assessed carefully and that the appropriate combination of PROFORE bandages is used - the system will not protect vulnerable areas from excessive pressure and patients with very thin legs or prominent tibial crests unless additional padding [PROFORE #1] is used.
• Failure to detect significantly reduced arterial flow can result in pressure necrosis, amputation or even death.
• This product has components that contain natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
• The risk of arterial as well as venous disease rises with age.

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