Credalast
Credenhill (supplied by Daylong Direct)
Description
British Standard range of compression hosiery available in nylon and cotton. Credalast (nylon) is a sheerer hosiery and Credalast Cotton (cotton/lycra) is a classic support hosiery with cotton layer knitted on the inside layer, designed for patients with sensitive skin. Made-to-measure options are Credalast Classic and Credalast Velvet (with Tactel Climate Effect), both of which come in natural and black. Available in compression classes 1, 2 and 3 in below-knee and thigh length. Available in standard sizes and made to measure.
Indications
Class 1 (14–17mmHg): light (mild) support for superficial or early varices including those occurring during pregnancy. Class 2 (18–24mmHg): medium (moderate) support for varices of medium severity; ulcer treatment and prevention of recurrence; mild oedema and varicosis during pregnancy. Class 3 (25–35mmHg): strong support for gross varices; post-thrombotic venous insufficiency; gross oedema; ulcer treatment and prevention of recurrence.
Contraindications
Arterial disease based on vascular assessment; severe heart disease; diabetes (unless under medical supervision) and/or loss of feeling in the legs. Precautions: known allergy to compression stocking fabric; severe infections of the veins or skin. See instructions for use.
Price
Standard sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL. Standard variations: below knee; thigh high; open toe; closed toe and thigh length with waist attachments. Class 1: below knee, £8.30; thigh, £9.08; Class 2: below knee, £12.13; thigh, £13.50; Class 3: below knee, £13.75; thigh, £16.00; made-to-measure Class 1, 2, 3: below knee, £30.07; thigh, £48.08
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