| Compression Level (at Ankle) |
Indications |
| 15 – 20 mmHg |
- Beneficial for air travel
- Prophylaxis for pregnancy and legs at risk
|
| 20 – 30 mmHg |
- Mild varicosities
- Mild edema
- Post-operative
|
| 30 – 40 mmHg |
- Moderate to severe varicosities, or edema
- Post operative
- Post fracture, or trauma related edema
- Open venous ulcer
- Adjunctive to thrombotic disease
- In conjunction with pneumatic and other decongestant therapy to maintain edema reduction
|
| 40 – 50 mmHg |
- Severe varicosities
- Severe edema
- Severe trauma related edema
- Open, recurrent venous ulcer
- Severe Post-Thrombotic Syndrome
- In conjunction with pneumatic and other decongestant therapy to maintain edema reduction
|
| Contraindications |
Caution |
- Intermittent claudication other ischemic conditions
- Congestive heart failure, if uncontrolled
- Cutaneous sepsis or weeping dermatosis
- Acute dermatitis
|
- Any sign of infection
- Extensive venous ulceration
- Allergies or skin sensitivities
- History of diabetes
- Neuropathy
- Non-ambulatory uses, such as confinement to bed unless otherwise prescribed by physician
|
Please note the above contraindications and cautions
