Activa Compression Support Stocking Liners 3 Pack 10mmHg

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Altiform ® Compression Hosiery is often prescribed following the healing of a leg ulcer to prevent recurrence and is also an effective treatment for varicose veins and swelling. How does it work?

Since changing to Altiform ® Made to Measure from ‘off the shelf’ hosiery, my ulcer has remained healed. Altiform ® Made to Measure is so comfortable, I forget I’m wearing it!” N.W (Derbyshire)NOTE: When printing your pieces, make sure you print to scale and NOT at 100%. Otherwise, the pieces really won’t fit together. These patients may require referral to a specialist for advice and additional assessment. Close supervision may be necessary in line with local policies/pathways.

Superficial or early varices, varicosis during pregnancy, swollen or aching legs and ankles. Suitable for long distance travel. Class II – Medium support (18 – 24mmHg compression at the ankle) Harding K et al. Simplifying venous leg ulcer management. Consensus recommendations. Wounds International 2015. treatment of varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, venous leg ulcers, deep vein thrombosis and other venous conditions Altipress 40 ® is particularly suitable for people who need to stay on the move because it is discreet and comfortable and patients can continue to wear their regular footwear. Altipress 40 ® Leg Ulcer Hosiery Kit provides the 40mmHg at the ankle required for healing venous leg ulcers. It is suitable for patients with regular shaped limbs and low exuding ulcers. It is also suitable for post-VLU treatment to help prevent recurrence.

Repeat step number 5 for the lining fabric as well. Be sure and leave the same seam allowance you did above as well (if applicable). The kit has guaranteed compression levels ‘built in’ to the hosiery. Where appropriate, it can be applied by patients themselves, offering a level of independence. In your lower leg, blood flows from superficial veins into deep veins. This movement is assisted by one-way valves in the veins and the calf muscle, which acts as a pump. If the veins or the valves are damaged, blood can collect in the lower part of the leg causing tired, heavy legs, varicose veins and in the worst cases, venous leg ulcers.