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Suppliers of Compression Bandages for the treatment of LymphoedemaJudith R. Casley-Smith (L.A.A.) (2 March 2002) There is a new product available from the United States called which is a directional flow compression system, Jo Vi Pak - available from: Tri-D Corporation, Therapists have been trying it out in a variety of ways to see how it can best work for people with lymphoedema. The most effective use at this point is a replacement to the extensive bits and pieces of padding used under a low-stretch gradient compression bandage. It has been very helpful in breaking up fibrosis and softening hardened tissue, and is much easier to use than the separate pads and foam pieces that a good lymphoedema therapist usually custom-makes for each individual patient. This is not a compression garment and should be donned over stockinette. They are also producing a new one (with a zip) for Venous Insufficiency (varicose veins), which is gentle and soft on fragile skins. Low Stretch Bandages, Padding, Under-Sleeves, & Finger & Toe Bandages are essential for C.P.T. & M.L.D.:
Suppliers Jobst lang=EN-US> (Beiersdorf) and Smith & Nephew have merged and are now called BSN-Jobst Inc. BSN-Jobst Inc.Germany: BSN-Jobst GmbH, Emmerich,46446 Germany; 49+(282) 26070, fax: 49+(282)260 199. Australian Agent: Smith & Nephew, Australia, 211 Wellington
Road Clayton, Vic, 3168 Ph 13 13 60, 1800 772 577, New Zealand 621 Rosebank Road, Avondale, Aukland, NZ Ph
(09) 828 4059, fax (09) 828 2036 USA agent: BSN-Jobst Inc, 5825 Carnegie
Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28209-4633, USA; Ph: (704) 554 9933; fax: (419) 691
4511) UK BSN-Jobst Healthcare House, Goulton St, Hull HU3 4DJ, Ph 44 (0) 1482 222200, fax 44 (0) 1482 673081 also from: Bandages Plus, P.O. Box 161889, Miami,
Florida 33116-1889, USA; 800-770 1032, 305 265 1400; Lohmann GmbH & Co. K.G., P.O. Box 2343, D-56513 Neuwied, Germany, Tel: +49 -2634 -99 6497 Fax: +49 -2634 -99 1497. Australia: Healthmed
Marketing Australia Pty.Ltd. Unit 3, 29 Macquarie Drive, Thomastown, Victoria,
3074. Bandages only UK: Vernon Carus Ltd, Unit 365, 4 Oaks Rd, Walton Summit Indust. Estate, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire PR58AS, Ph: 0177 2744 493, fax 0177 2748 754. Conco Medical Co., 481 Lakeshore Parkway, Rock Hill, SC
29730, Ph:(800) 243 2294, (803) 325 7600, K.T. Medical, P.O. Box 50876, Knoxville, TN 37950-0876, U.S.A.,
Ph: 800 633 3757 or 888 443 3362, We feel from a practical point of view that KompriBAND™ still need padding under them if they are to be applied at a sufficient pressure to hold a large reduction and e.g. not put too much pressure on the tibial nerve etc. or damage skin on joint movement. However their under sleeve/stocking gives quite good (but not a gradual compression) when used alone. They also have a range of ready-made gloves that come in different sizes and lengths eg. to the elbow. Sutherland Medical, 8 Kingston Town Close, Victoria 3166 Australia,
PO Box 1194 Huntingdale, Vic 3166, Freecall (Aust): 1800 677 054 Freefax:
1800 356 338, e-mail sales@sutherlandmedical.com.au, Sutherland Medical cover Australia and will export to other countries. Adjustable Shoes Lanapelle Australia P/L make an excellent range of adjustable sandals, shoes and boots lined with very soft sheepskin. These are ideal for use during treatment and will accomodate the bandaging as well as being comfortable after treatment. They could provide extra strapping (with Velcro) to accomodate and extra large foot. They are also particularly good for elderly people with foot problems. Australia: 40 West Thebarton Rd., Thebarton S.A. 5031, Ph (08) 8353 8300, fax 8352 8400 website: www.lanapelle.com.au Distributers in other countries are: B.E.S Rehab, 9 Cow Lane, Fulbourne, CB1 5HB, U.K. Healthline Industries, 221 North Street, POB 1663, San Marcos, TX 78667-1663, U.S.A. Norco, 1125 W. Amity, Boise, Idaho, 83705, U.S.A OBA AG, Breisacherstrasse 1, CH 4057, Basle, Switzerland Custom made shoes are available if needed in Australia from Doug
and Joan Newlyn, 23 Brenda Tce, Largs North SA 5016 ph/fax (08) 8248 4028
and from Custom Fit Australia P/L 864 Nepean Hwy., Moorabbin, Vic. 3189 O.P.C. supply a number of brands of garments. Their address
is: 159 Turner Street, Port Melbourne, Vic 3207, Medical Bandage Winder - Easi-Roll ™ Are you tired of winding bandages by hand, or find it difficult to roll them at the correct tension for application? Or just takes too long? Easi-Roll (registered design pending) will help you. Developed in conjunction with The Lymphoedema Association of Australia Inc, this bandage winder will save hours of time in rolling all types of bandages, as well as making it very easy to roll them at the correct tension. Each machine is hand made, to the highest standards from 304 grade Stainless steel, with foam backing at the attachment points to protect the surface to which it is attached. To use, clamp the winder onto a benchtop or table, thread the end of a bandage through the guides. Simply wind the handle while holding slight tension on the bandage if it is of low stretch or none if it is padding, as it enter the guides. When it is fully rolled just slide the bandage off the machine. This all takes less then 30 seconds per bandage. Medical bandage winders are available with the winding handle on the left or right hand side. For private use each winder is covered by a 5 year warranty, for commercial use, 3 years. PRICES ARE IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS and include postage and handling. Please specify left hand or right hand side handle. The table is not included!
Retallick Engineering Director: Ken Retallick 5 Curnow Street, Davoren Park, SA , 5113 ABN: 88 022 471 602 Ph: (08) 8254 2110 mob 0417 218 906 This machine is fully endorsed with great confidence by the L.A.A. and is a quality product that we doubt that you will ever have to replace. This company has kindly offered to make a donation to the L.A.A. for every Easi-Roll sold. This document was last amended on 2 March, 2002. |
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