Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

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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