New 3M™ Coban™ 2 Layer Compression System for Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a chronic, debilitating condition characterized by swelling that effects
many thousands in Canada with many more people at risk. Patients with this condition
experience poor body image, anxiety, depression, embarrassment, impaired mobility
and pain1. But, with recent advancements in science,
there is hope for patients to effectively control their lymphedema symptoms and
resume everyday life.
Kevin Hussey, of Clarke’s Beach, Newfoundland, shares his story of lymphedema treatment
with the 3M™Coban™2 Layer Compression System:
By increasing the range of bandage widths and developing new application techniques
for the 3M™Coban™2 Layer Compression System, 3M can now offer a cost-effective
total bandaging treatment for lymphedema designed to deliver sustained therapeutic
compression to improve comfort, mobility and quality of life for patients.
It is a disposable single-use system that is cost-effective and eliminates the time
and expense of washing and re-rolling bandages while minimizing the risk associated
with potential contamination. Additionally, new application techniques make wrapping
sessions less taxing for clinicians and patients. The materials used in the two
thin layers of the system are safe for skin and were developed with unique stretch
and cohesion properties to provide the ideal compression and help patients overcome
the challenges of wearing bandages during lymphedema intensive therapy.
Read the 3M™ Coban™ 2 Layer Compression System for Lymphedema Intensive
Therapy brochure to learn more!
Hands-on Training Workshops:
After a very successful series of workshops across Canada in 2011, 3m is currently working to schedule our 2012 sessions. Please check back soon for dates and locations, or email
skinhealth@mmm.com
to join our distribution list to hear about upcoming sessions.
