<\/span><\/h2>\nBandages with predetermined levels of compression are available; Light, moderate, high and extra high performance. The type of bandage used depends on the severity of the swelling and the amount of pressure that should be applied. For example, high-performance bandages are reserved for very large, swollen legs.<\/p>\n
Compression bandages are useful if there are active ulcers, as once the wound is cleaned and dressed, the bandage can be easily wrapped around the leg from the toes to the calf. Elastic bandages provide graduated compression with the highest pressure on the ankle where it is needed most. The filler should be applied in strips over bony prominences to avoid excessive pressure.<\/p>\n
Bandages may be left on or reapplied for several weeks until the swelling has subsided. Because of its elasticity as swelling goes down, the bandage maintains the right amount of pressure. When the ulcer has healed, compression hosiery may be recommended to provide a smaller but sufficient amount of pressure to maintain adequate blood circulation and prevent recurrences of the ulcer.<\/p>\n\n<\/span>Four-layer bandage<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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<\/span>Compression socks<\/span><\/h2>\nCompression stockings can be used as an alternative to a compression bandage for the treatment of active ulcers. It is also very useful in preventing ulcer recurrences. Compression stockings are classified according to the level of pressure applied to the ankle.<\/p>\n
\n\n\n| Class<\/th>\n | Pressure<\/th>\n | Indication for use<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| me<\/td>\n | 14-17 mmHg<\/td>\n | \n Varicose veins, mild inflammation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n| II<\/td>\n | 18-24 mmHg<\/td>\n | Moderate to severe varicose veins, mild inflammation, small ulcers, ulcer prevention. reappearance<\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| III<\/td>\n | 25-35 mmHg<\/td>\n | severe varicose veins, chronic<\/span> venous insufficiency (severe swelling), ulcers, prevention of ulcer recurrence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Measurements should be taken of the lower leg to ensure the stocking fits correctly. A properly fitted stocking will produce effective pressure graduation and will be comfortable to wear. An ill-fitting stocking can cause discomfort, trauma<\/span> and more harm than good. In most cases, stockings are worn up to just below the knee, although thigh-high stockings are available if there is swelling above or below the knee or if there is a joint deformity.<\/p>\nCompression stockings are made from several different fibers including nylon, cotton yarn, and spandex. Standard stockings include circle knit stockings and flat knit stockings. Flatbed knit tights are more flexible than circular knit tights, making them easier to put on and take off. Net tights and one-way stretch tights are available as custom-made items.<\/p>\n Studies on compression stockings show that after stocking removal there is little evidence of reversal of the underlying disease process, such as improvement in calf muscle function or restoration of valves. Therefore, patients should be aware that graduated compression stockings, along with exercise, diet, limb elevation, and skin care, are part of the long-term management plan for venous insufficiency. and the leg ulceration<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<\/span>Compression socks<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n\n\n \n  \n<\/div>\n Compression hose<\/p>\n \n  \n<\/div>\n Compression hose<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/span>Anti-embolism stockings<\/span><\/h2>\nAnti-embolism stockings are not the same as support stockings or compression stockings. A popular type is the TED\u00ae stocking. Anti-embolism stockings have graduated compression to speed blood flow through the leg, but are designed to be worn when lying down rather than standing. They are used after the operation; The intention is to prevent embolism or blood clots.<\/p>\n\n<\/span>Antiembolism average<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/section>\n\n\n \n  \n<\/div>\n Compression hose<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n <\/div>\n <\/span>Which are the contraindications<\/span> to compression therapy?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nCompression should not be used to arterial<\/span> leg ulcers and should be used with caution in diabetic leg ulcers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00bfQu\u00e9 es la terapia de compresi\u00f3n? La terapia de compresi\u00f3n con vendaje de compresi\u00f3n o medias de compresi\u00f3n graduada es una parte integral del manejo de las venas varicosas, gravitacionales…<\/p>","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[204],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6552","wiki","type-wiki","status-publish","format-standard","category-glosario-definiciones"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki\/6552","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/wiki"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6552"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki\/6552\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6552"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6552"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/doctorhoogstra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6552"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}} | |