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compression bandage

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Noun1.compression bandage - bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressurecompression bandage - bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure
tourniquet
bandage, patch - a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
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You will leave the hospital wearing a compression bandage, which will help the skin to shrink, and will have to refrain from heavy lifting for up to a month and a half.
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To minimize bruising and help tissues shrink, patients are required to wear compression bandages on their arms for at least seven weeks.
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Protecting the ankle from more injury, resting, applying ice for the first few days, putting a compression bandage or sock around the ankle, and keeping it elevated all help.
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