Compression stockings: prescription
Wearing compression stockings regularly prevents leg ulcers and protects the patient from pain. Soft microfiber stockings or wide cuffs ensure superior wearing comfort.
Stocking types and compression classes vary from person to person. The decision on whether knee stockings, thigh stockings or tights are to be prescribed depends on the diagnosis, localization of flow obstruction and clinical findings. What is important, however, is wearing compression stockings every day. This helps to effectively prevent leg ulcers. It protects affected persons from pain and allows nursing staff to reduce treatment time and costs.
Wearing compression stockings every day - feeling better every day
If the patient cannot get the compression stockings on and off by himself, the attending physician can ask the nursing service to assist the affected person with putting them on and taking them off. If the patient does not want to wear, for example, thigh stockings, advising him to wear knee stockings should be considered in consultation with the physician. It is essential that the patient wear the stockings regularly and move the leg.
Comfort is an important factor when choosing the product
Those affected often find compression stockings unpleasant and awkward in daily life. When selecting compression stockings, comfort should be the top priority, especially for elderly people. Soft microfiber stockings with wide cuffs increase the wearing comfort.
To sum up: carefully selected compression stockings ensure optimal wearing comfort - seek the best advice.
