Common
application
mistakes to avoid
The base of the toes are not covered
The heel is not covered by the bandage
The foot is not at a 90° angle
The bandage stops halfway up the calf
Indicators have a rugby ball shape instead of a football shape
The K-Tech white layer is used to keep the dressing in place.
There is no border of the layer 1 (K-Tech white layer) visible underneath the layer 2 (K-Press beige layer)
Too many layers have been applied below the knee (risk of excess pressure and discomfort for the patient)
Common application mistakes to avoid
Covering the basis of the toes will prevent foot oedema, wet toes and maceration. The basis of the toe should be covered as in the following picture:
Common application mistakes to avoid
Covering the heel will prevent foot oedema