Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Varisan Top

Credenhill (supplied by Daylong Direct)

Description

Soft-feeling RAL compression hosiery made of multi-filament yarn to provide graduated compression and fabric firmness and reduce swelling in the legs. A cotton range is also available.

Indications

Class 1 (18–21mmHg): varicose veins, varicose veins during and after pregnancy, initial-stage oedema, spider veins. Class 2 (23–32mmHg): surface vein thrombosis, acute deep vein thrombosis, lymphoedema, prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome.

Contraindications

Acute dermo-hypodermitis, skin infections, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, known contact allergy to elastic braces

Price

Available in compression class 1 (18–21 mmHg) or class 2 (23–32mmHg); beige or black colours; sizes 1–5; standard or plus sizes; and short or normal lengths – below knee, open/closed toe, £25.00; cotton, open toe, £27.50; thigh-high self-supporting plain top, open/closed toe, £39.00; cotton, open toe, £43.00; tights; open/closed toe, £47.50; cotton, open toe, £51.00; one-legged tights; open/closed toe, £28.10; on NHS Supply Chain

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