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Comfi™ Tubular Bandages and Garments Brochure

Comfi™ Tubular Bandages and Garments Brochure
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Comfi™ Tubular Bandages and Garments Brochure

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Introduction
Vernacare has been a leader in producing tubular bandages and garments for over 50 years, especially within the NHS. The Comfi range is developed by wound care experts to ensure ease of use and patient comfort.

Product Overview
  • ComfiFAST Tubular Bandages: Designed for dressing retention and skin protection, featuring SteamSoft technology for comfort, available in various sizes.
  • ComfiFAST MultiStretch Tubular Bandages: Offers multi-directional stretch for enhanced movement and comfort, suitable for conditions like lymphoedema.
  • ComfiWEAR and ComfiKIDS Garments: Ready-to-wear garments for adults and children, compatible with emollients and steroids for skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, incorporating MultiStretch technology.
  • ComfiGRIP Elasticated Tubular Bandage: Provides light support for muscle strains and joint support.
  • ComfiNette, ComfiTube, and ComfiGauz: Single-use bandages for dressing retention, available in various materials and sizes.

Wet and Dry Wrap Therapy Guidance
Details steps for using wet and dry wrap therapy to treat atopic eczema, stressing the importance of healthcare professional guidance.

Technical Information
Includes detailed technical specifications, size availability, and product codes for all products in the Comfi range.

Case Studies
  • Case Study 1: A 7-year-old girl with eczema successfully treated using ComfiKIDS garments for wet wrapping, managing severe eczema and dry skin.
  • Case Study 2: A 31-year-old man with lichen simplex chronicus found relief using the Comfi range after previous treatments failed.
Introduction
The document discusses treating dry skin conditions and eczema using emollient therapy and occlusion techniques, highlighting specific products and methods to manage symptoms and improve patient quality of life.

Specifications and Procedures
Outlines a complete emollient therapy regimen, including greasy emollients like yellow soft paraffin, Balneum Plus bath additive, and Balneum cream to relieve itching. Recommends Dermol 500 lotion as a soap substitute and additional treatments like Synalar ointment under zinc paste and ichthamol bandages, with Comfifast MultiStretch tubular bandages to prevent paste transfer to clothing.

Case Study: 7-Year-Old Girl with Eczema
Details a case study of a 7-year-old Asian girl with severe eczema affecting her limbs, causing significant itching and impacting her sleep and school performance. Initial treatments were ineffective, leading to a plan including oral flucloxacillin, potent topical steroids, Epaderm cream, Oilatum Plus for bathing, and Atarax for pruritus.

Case Study: 31-Year-Old Man with Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Describes a case involving a 31-year-old Caucasian man with lichen simplex chronicus on his lower limbs, focusing on reducing the itch-scratch cycle and managing underlying dermatitis. Comfifast MultiStretch tubular bandages were used to prevent emollient transfer, improve limb support, and maintain skin hydration.

Recommendations and Benefits
Emphasizes the benefits of wet wrapping with ComfiKIDS garments and dry wrapping with Comfifast MultiStretch bandages, which create a barrier to protect fragile skin, soothe and cool the skin, reduce itching, and maintain skin moisture. These methods also reduce the need for frequent reapplication of creams and improve patient comfort.

Conclusion
Concludes with contact information for Vernacare Limited and notes on their continuous improvement policy.
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Tubular Bandages and Garments for Healthcare Professionals Nº1 uk

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ComfiFAST Tubular Bandages ComfiFAST MultiStretch Tubular Bandages ComfiWEAR 8 ComfiKIDS 10 Wet & Dry Wrapping Guidance 12 ComfiGRIP 14 Comfi Single Use Tubular Bandages Comfi Range – Technical Information Case Studies Vernacare has been working with the NHS for over 50 years and we’ve been the brand leader in tubular bandages since 2013. Our Comfi range offers a selection of high-quality tubular bandages and garments, developed by a team of woundcare experts. We’re here to support you - offering you the lowest costs, our products have been developed with benefits to support you and your patients....

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Product Overview: Wash and reuse ComfiFast™ Tubular Bandages Dressing retention ComfiFast tubular bandages are commonly used for dressing retention, wet and dry wrapping of atopic eczema and skin covering for fragile skin. When used for dressing retention, ComfiFast holds the primary wound dressing in place, providing an extra layer of protection during the healing process. These colour coded bandages have been produced using SteamSoft Technology and light, breathable fabrics, for patient comfort whilst offering single stretch in the radial direction. Holds primary dressing Light & breathable...

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Dressing retention Primary & secondary lymphoedema Eczema, dry skin & psoriasis ComfiFast™ MultiStretch™ Tubular Bandages Under compression bandaging multi-stretch technology ComfiFast MultiStretch tubular bandages are produced using the same light and breathable fabrics as ComfiFast with added MultiStretch technology. Covering fragile skin ComfiFast MultiStretch bandages stretch in the radial, longitudinal and diagonal directions for increased freedom of movement and improved patient comfort. for joints Product Overview: Wash and reuse Holds primary dressing Light & breathable fabric Variety...

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WEAR Indicated for : ComfiWEAR™ Ready to Wear Garments ComfiWEAR ready to wear adult garments provide the ideal solution for covering the skin when using steroids, heavy emollients or ointments for the treatment of common conditions such as eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. ComfiWEAR Adult Garments have been developed to be used in conjunction with oils and emollients prescribed by Healthcare Professionals. By incorporating MultiStretch Technology, the garments are constructed to stretch in multiple directions, meaning they are easy to apply, offer additional comfort and are discreet to wear...

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FORTABlE NIGHT OM Product Overview: Simple, safe and easy to use ComfiKIDS™ Ready to Wear Garments ComfiKIDS ready to wear garments provide the ideal solution for covering the skin when using steroids, heavy emollients or ointments for the treatment of common conditions such as eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. ComfiKIDS garments have been developed to be used in conjunction with oils and emollients prescribed by Healthcare Professionals. By incorporating MultiStretch Technology, the garments are constructed to stretch in multiple directions, meaning they are easy to apply by the professional...

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Wet and Dry Wrap Therapy Guidance Wet and dry wrap therapy is a technique developed to treat the symptoms of Atopic Eczema. Using this technique with ComfiWEAR or ComfiKIDS garments, will reduce itching, improve sleep and increase comfort – helping patients to carry on with a normal life, night and day. Step 1 - Choose the garments to be used for each area of the body that needs to be wrapped. If it’s the legs, you will need one pair of leggings or tights (dependent on age). Step 1 - Choose the garments to be used for each area of the body that needs to be wrapped. You will need two pieces of...

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ComfiGrip™ Elasticated Tubular Bandage ComfiGrip tubular bandages are designed for light support of muscle strains, sprains and joint support. These types of injuries often result in pain, swelling, bruising and loss of movement. Providing light support to the affected area allows the individual to continue with life as normal while the injury heals. For more information and to order samples visit vernacare.com Joint Support Product Overview: Simple, safe and easy to use Variety of widths and lengths Light & breathable fabric Material: Cotton, Elastomeric Muscle Strain ComfiNette™, ComfiTube™...

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Technical Information WIDTH (unstretched) 3.5cm Red Line 5.0cm Green Line Limb circumference Small Limbs Medium Limbs Large Limbs Extra Large Limbs, Head, Trunk (Child) Trunk (Adult) WIDTH (unstretched) Limb circumference Small Limbs Medium Limbs Large Limbs Extra Large Limbs, Head, Trunk (Child) Trunk (Adult) 3.5cm Red Line 5.0cm Green Line 7.5cm Blue Line Size : Limb Circumference Adult Vest Adult Leggings Width Unstretched Limb Circumference Medium wrist / small ankle and arm Large arm / medium ankle Large ankle / medium knee Large knee / medium thigh Large thigh Size : Limb Circumference...

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Case Studies ComfiKIDS™ Ready to Wear Garments The Patient and the Problem ComfiFast™ MultiStretch™ Tubular Bandages A 7-year-old girl presented with eczema on her limbs with erythematous, excoriated patches on the ante cubital fossae, forearms, poploteal fossae, lower legs, dorsum of the feet and torso. Localised lichenification with some oozing and crusting occured on forearms and wrists. Swabs identified penicillinase-producing Staphylococcus. Second Phase Treatment Once the infection was under control, the strength of topical steroids was stepped down to Eumovate ointment. For the next 7...

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vernacare.com Vernacare Limited, 1 Western Ave, Matrix Park, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 7NB. UK Telephone: +44 (0)1772 299900 | Fax: +44 (0)1772 299901 Email: [email protected] Comfi, ComfiFast, MultiStretch & SteamSoft, ComfiWear, ComfiKids, ComfiNette, ComfiTube, ComfiGauz and ComfiGrip are trademarks of Verna Group © Vernacare Limited 2021 As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to modify designs without prior notice. Nº1 uk

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