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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

To understand why these garments are so effective, it helps to look at the underlying mechanics of how venous flow and one-way valves keep blood moving upward against gravity.

Indications For Medical Compression Garments

Please note the above contraindications and cautions

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