Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Varisan Top

Credenhill (supplied by Daylong Direct)

Description

Soft-feeling RAL compression hosiery made of multi-filament yarn to provide graduated compression and fabric firmness and reduce swelling in the legs. A cotton range is also available.

Indications

Class 1 (18–21mmHg): varicose veins, varicose veins during and after pregnancy, initial-stage oedema, spider veins. Class 2 (23–32mmHg): surface vein thrombosis, acute deep vein thrombosis, lymphoedema, prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome. Class 3 (34-46mmHg): deep vein value insufficiency prevention of ulcer relapse, lymphoedema, post-thrombotic syndrome and severe skin tissue damage.

Contraindications

Acute dermohypodermitis, skin infections, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, known contact allergy to elastic garments/braces

Price

Class 1 (18–21mmHg), Class 2 (23–32mmHg) and Class 3 (34–46mmhg) below-knee, open- and closed-toe; thigh-high self-supporting plain top, tights, socks, open and closed toe. Available in beige and black in sizes 1–5 with standard and plus sizes (short and normal length). Cotton range available in beige in sizes 1–5 with standard and plus sizes (short and normal length); below knee, thigh length and tights (open-toe only). Class 1, 2 and 3: below-knee, open/closed toe, £29.00; cotton, open toe, £29.00; thigh-high self-supporting plain top, open/closed toe, £39.00; cotton, open toe, £48.00; tights, open/closed toe: £47.50; cotton, open toe, £51.00; one-legged tights, open/closed toe, £35.00; available on NHS Supply Chain

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