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Precautions |
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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.
If the patient has a
very thin ankle or
very prominent
tibial crest, extra
padding should be
applied to these
areas to prevent
pressure necrosis.
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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Features |
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Each system pack
contains the
following:
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One Profore
wound contact
layer
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One Profore
#1 natural padding
bandage
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One Profore
#2 light
conformable
dressing
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One Profore
#3 light
compression
bandage
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One Profore
#4 flexible
cohesive bandage
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Benefits |
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Effective
Compression
Proven effective in
both hospital and
community treatment
studies, the
Profore system
is designed to
deliver effective
pressure.
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 2
compression layers,
compression is built
up gradually.
Extended Weartime
Profore has
sufficient
absorptive capacity
to manage exudate
for up to a full
week without needing
re-application. The
initial applications
of Profore
may have to be
changed every 3 to 4
days, when drainage
is high.
Cost-Effective
Weekly dressing
changes reduce the
nursing time
required for the
management of venous
leg ulcers. Studies
have shown that the
multi-layer
compression bandage
system provides
significant savings
in cost of care.
Convenient
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.
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Reimbursement Information |
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Specific Coverage
Criteria:
May be covered;
subject to Medicare
carrier and/or DMERC
discretion. |
