With interests in wound care and limb salvage, Carmelita is the former Secretary and current Vice President of TUSPM's chapter of the Save a Leg, Save a Life Foundation.

It can also be used for pressure dressings, and provides complete freedom of movement for the patient. Once the bandage has been applied, covered elastic threads within the fabric move to adjust to the contours of the body and distribute pressure evenly over the surface. This post presents an introduction to Tubigrip™, a multi-purpose tubular compression bandage and focuses on its utilization in decreasing edema associated with venous and lymphatic conditions.This dressing is made from cotton with elastic coated threads that are placed in the fabric to form free-moving spirals. Carmelita Harbeson is a third year podiatric medical student at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With the myriad of compression options available, sorting through which treatments are best for each patient can be a daunting task for clinicians.

Here’s how to make them last and keep them working right: Keep them clean and dry until your next doctor’s appointment. Even though they’re known to improve circulation by increasing blood flow, they aren’t meant to be worn to bed. Compression socks move blood flow away from your feet and may block blood flow when you’re lying down.She graduated magna cum laude from the University of West Florida in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

CAUTION: This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions, including anaphylactic responses. She is driven by a desire to serve others, and is committed to enriching the health and well-being of the community by providing compassionate care and education to patients. Tubigrip Tubular Bandage is a cost-effective and convenient solution for the treatment and prevention of various conditions.The Mölnlycke Alldress, Avance, BARRIER, Biogel, Biogel Eclipse, Biogel PI pro-Fit, Biogel Sensor, Exufiber, Hydrolock, Hibi, Hibiclens, Hibistat, Indicator, Lyofoam, Mefix, Meglisorb, Mextra, Mepiform, Mepilex, Mepiseal, Mepore, Mesalt, Mextra, Neoderm, Normlgel, Optifit, PI Ultra Touch, Safetac, Setopress, Skinsense, Tortoise, Tortoise Prone, Tubifast, Tubifast 2-way stretch, Tubigrip, Z-Flex, Z-Flotrademarks, names and logos are registered globally to one or more of the Mölnlycke Health Care group of companies. It is easy to apply and provides consistent compression to help reduce swelling and promote healing.