Key result
A review of 17 in vitro measurement devices for compression bandages identified only one device that met all criteria for automated application and stiffness measurement.
This review provides an overview of devices for in vitro measurement of compression bandages and offers ICC recommendations for standardization.
Insufficient validated devices hinder reliable compression bandage assessment; leaves open need for new automated tools meeting ICC standards.
In this article an overview is presented of identified devices that are or can be used for in vitro pressure and stiffness measurements of compression bandages and bandage systems. The performance of these devices has been evaluated on several parameters as well as the clinical relevance of the findings. In addition, recommendations for improvement and standardization of future measurements from the International Compression Club (ICC) working group compression bandages are presented.
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Jan Schuren (2014) conducted a review in Conditions requiring compression therapy. In vitro measurement devices for compression bandages was evaluated. A review of 17 in vitro measurement devices for compression bandages identified only one device that met all criteria for automated application and stiffness measurement.
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