Table 2.
COMPARISON OF LOAD, WORK AT DEFLECTION RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER
| Compression System | Layer 1 (n = 3), Mean ± 95% CI | Layer 2 (n = 3), Mean ± 95% CI | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Load (N) | Work (J) | Deflection (mm) | Load (N) | Work (J) | Deflection (mm) | |
| DCS | 11 ± 0.9 | 0.1 ± 0 | 25.5 ± 1.2 | 2.5 ± 0.1 | 0.03 ± 0 | 24 ± 0.6 |
| TLB | 0a | 0a | 0a | 10.1 ± 1.4 | 0.09 ± 0.02 | 17b |
Abbreviations: DSC, dual-compression bandage system; TLB, two-layer bandage.
aLayer not intended to provide pressure
bCalculated from datasheet (n = 1).