Benefits of Molnlycke Tubigrip Elasticated Tubular Bandage
- Tubigrip is a special stretchy bandage.
- It can be used for putting pressure on wounds.
- It can be stretched to fit your body.
- If you use two layers on the right-sized limb, it can put a little pressure on it.
- You only cut what you need from the roll, so there's no waste.
- You can wash and use it again without it losing its shape.
- It's comfy and helps your body.
- Comes in different sizes for different needs.
- You can put it on and take it off easily without pins or tape.
- It's a quick and simple way to use it.
When to use Molnlycke Tubigrip Elasticated Tubular Bandage?
- Treatment of strains and sprains
- Soft tissue injuries
- General edema
- Post-burn scarring
- Ribcage injuries
What to Buy with Molnlycke Tubigrip Elasticated Bandage?
How to Use Tubigrip Elasticated Multi-Purpose Tubular Bandage?
- Cut Tubigrip to twice the length required for limb, allowing an extra 2cm to 3cm for overlap
- Pull onto limb like a stocking
- Double Tubigrip back over limb
- Ensure upper edge is taken 2cm to 3cm higher up the limb than the rest
- Tubular Bandage Applicator:
- May be used to make application easier over bulky dressings or painful joints
- Tubigrip is loaded onto the applicator, which is then positioned over the affected area
- The end of the bandage is held in position while the applicator is gently removed, leaving the Tubigrip in place
Precautions While Using Tubigrip Elasticated Tubular Bandage
- Always wear it with two layers.
- If you're unsure about how it's working or if things get worse, stop using it and see a doctor.
- Be careful if you're allergic to rubber latex, as this product contains it, and it might cause bad reactions, even severe ones.
How to remove it?
- Do this at night when lying down.
- Pull the stocking over your foot like you would remove a pair of socks.
- Don't leave the stocking down or sagging around your ankles.
- If you do, it could be too tight and cause problems.
Frequently Asked Question
Can it be washed?
Yes, Tubigrip Elasticated Tubular Bandage cold-water washable and reusable
What injuries is it useful for?
It is useful in the treatment of strains and sprains, soft tissue injuries, general edema, post-burn scarring, and ribcage injuries
Would this tubigrip be wide enough to use on the hands of kids of eleven up to young adults?
I would think so. If it is too loose, you could try single blue line tubigrip; it is a size smaller. Hope this helps.
Tubigrip Size Chart
| |
Inches |
Centimeters |
|
| Tubigrip size |
Minimum limb circumference (inch) |
Maximum limb circumference (inch) |
Minimum limb circumference (cm) |
Maximum limb circumference (cm) |
Sub-bandage pressure (mmHg) |
| A |
3.9 |
5.7 |
10 |
14.5 |
20 - 30 |
| B |
5.7 |
11.4 |
14.5 |
29 |
10 - 20 |
| C |
8.7 |
13.8 |
22 |
35 |
10 - 20 |
| D |
10.2 |
15.7 |
26 |
40 |
10 - 20 |
| E |
11.4 |
18.1 |
29 |
46 |
10 - 20 |
| F |
13.8 |
20.9 |
35 |
53 |
10 - 20 |
| G |
15.7 |
24.4 |
40 |
62 |
5 -15 |
| J |
21.3 |
32.3 |
54 |
82 |
5 -15 |
| K |
27.6 |
44.5 |
70 |
113 |
5 -15 |
| L |
41.7 |
58.7 |
106 |
149 |
5 -15 |
| M |
46.9 |
65.7 |
167 |
167 |
5 -15 |
