Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Star Cotton MTO

Haddenham Healthcare

Description

Ready-to-wear circular-knit compression hosiery for the legs. 100% cotton, so suitable for sensitive skin. Available in 10 styles: 3 compression classes; 3 foot lengths; 3 leg lengths; 2 colours; 5 panty options; open or closed toe, standard or extra wide, and footless tights.

Indications

Primary class 1 (18–21mmHg) for mild lymphoedema, palliative care; class 2 (23–32mmHg) for moderate lymphoedema; class 3 (34–46mmHg) for severe complex lymphoedema, gross oedema, rebound oedema. Secondary class 1 (18–21mmHg): superficial or early varices; class 2 (23–32mmHg): varices of medium severity; ulcer treatment and prevention of recurrence; mild oedema.

Contraindications

Absolute arterial disease in the legs; severe heart disease; severe infections of the veins. Relative infections of the skin; loss of feeling in the legs; allergy to compression stocking fabric.

Price

Available in compression class 1 (18–21mmHg) or class 2 (23–32mmHg); short, regular or long; and sizes I–VIII – per pair: below knee (open/closed toe), £29.46; below knee with grip top, £36.01; thigh high, £47.09; thigh high with grip top, £53.64; thigh high with waistband, £54.04; per piece: thigh high with waist attachment (left/right leg), £32.75; tights, £52.83; one legged tights (left/right leg), £52.83

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