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The comprehensive guide to wound product selection
The comprehensive guide to wound product selection
Ready-to-wear compression hosiery
Class 1: provides light compression and should be used for early intervention, immediate and necessary care in the absence of red flags, superficial or early varicose veins where oedema is not present. Can be considered postoperatively and on long-distance travel to help prevent deep vein thrombosis in normal-risk groups. Class 2: provides medium compression and should be used in medium-severity varicose veins. Can be used as part of treatment for and to prevent the occurrence and recurrence of venous leg ulcers. Class 3: provides strong compression and should be used for severe varicose veins. Can be used for chronic venous insufficiency and in the treatment and prevention of venous leg ulcers.
Diabetic patients, unless after specialist referral and under strict supervision. Arterial insufficiency, arterial disease and ischaemia, according to vascular assessment. ABPI of <0.8 or >1.3 unless after specialist referral and under strict supervision and regular follow-up. Congestive cardiac failure as compression could lead to cardiac overload. Peripheral neuropathy. Rheumatoid arthritis. Known sensitivity to the fabric of the stockings.
British Standard range of compression hosiery available in nylon and cotton. Credalast (nylon) is a sheerer hosiery and Credalast Cotton (cotton/lycra) is a classic support hosiery with cotton layer knitted on the inside layer, designed for patients with sensitive skin. Made-to-measure options are Credalast Classic and Credalast Velvet (with Tactel Climate Effect), both of which come in natural and black. Available in compression classes 1, 2 and 3 in below-knee and thigh length. Available in standard sizes and made to measure.
Constructed from an ultra-thin and smooth compression fabric with fine seams. Available in class 1 (15–20mmHg) and class 2 (20–30mmHg). Can be trimmed to patient requirements. Colours: tan and black.
Two-layer, zippered graduated compression hosiery system providing 40mmHg. Pack contains one stocking and two liners. Liner pack also available containing three liners.
Venous ulcer compression pack, containing one stocking and two liners
A 2-layer compression stocking system for the treatment of leg ulcers. The system consists of 2 knitted stockings that work together to produce therapeutic levels of compression. The system comprises: Layer 1: a liner that is normally worn day and night. Pressure is approximately 10mmHg and helps to keep the wound dressing in place. The material is designed to enable easy application of the overstocking. The pack contains 2 white liners. Layer 2: the compression overstocking supports the treatment during the day. The pack contains 1 × below-knee open-toe stocking.
Skincare compression stocking that relieves complaints of venous insufficiency while also assisting the barrier function of dry skin, preventing scaling and itching and promoting the regeneration of skin cells for smoother skin.
