Continuous Sub-bandage Pressure Monitoring Identifies Dynamic Metrics to Characterize the Efficacy of Compression Therapy

Compression therapy for the treatment of venous leg ulcers (VLUs) is often inconsistent due to practitioner competencies, patient pain tolerance, and anatomy, and material properties of the compression products used. A multi-point wireless pressure sensor that continuously monitors sub-bandage pressure can provide real-time feedback that facilitates interventions to improve delivery of compression therapy. We sought to utilize this technology to identify potential physiologic indicators of compression bandage efficacy when used in a clinical setting.