TY - JOUR T1 - 4 layer bandages were better than 1 layer bandages, and pentoxifylline may be better than placebo for venous leg ulcers JF - Evidence Based Nursing JO - Evid Based Nurs SP - 87 LP - 87 DO - 10.1136/ebn.10.3.87 VL - 10 IS - 3 A2 - , Y1 - 2007/07/01 UR - http://ebn.bmj.com/content/10/3/87.abstract N2 - Nelson EA, Prescott RJ, Harper DR, et al. A factorial, randomized trial of pentoxifylline or placebo, four-layer or single-layer compression, and knitted viscose or hydrocolloid dressings for venous ulcers. J Vasc Surg 2007;45:134–41.OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWeb of Science Q In patients with venous leg ulcers, which drug, bandage, and dressing options are most effective for healing?Design:2×2×2 factorial randomised controlled trial.Allocation:concealed.Blinding:partially blinded (patients and healthcare providers were blinded to the drug intervention only).Follow up period:24 weeks.Setting:2 centres in Scotland, UK.Patients:245 patients >18 years of age (mean age 70 y, 67% women) with clinical signs of venous disease and a venous leg ulcer ⩾1 cm in length and ⩾8 weeks in duration. Exclusion criteria included important arterial disease, … ER -