1: Compression - Ulcer Healing

• In a patient with a venous leg ulcer, we recommend compression therapy over no compression therapy to increase venous leg ulcer healing rate (Grade 1, Level A).

2: Compression - Ulcer Recurrence

• In a patient with a healed venous leg ulcer, we suggest compression therapy to decrease the risk of ulcer recurrence (Grade 2, Level B).

3: Multicomponent Compression Bandage

• We suggest the use of multicomponent compression bandage over single-component bandages for the treatment of venous leg ulcers (Grade 2, Level B).

4: Compression - Arterial Insufficiency

• In a patient with a venous leg ulcer and underlying arterial disease, we do not suggest compression bandages or stockings if the ankle-brachial index is 0.5 or less or if absolute ankle pressure is less than 60 mm Hg (Grade 2, Level C).

5: Intermittent Pneumatic Compression

• We suggest use of intermittent pneumatic compression when other compression options are not available, cannot be used, or have failed to aid in venous leg ulcer healing after prolonged compression therapy (Grade 2, Level C).