Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Gloriamed Strong (latex-free rubber)

Gardamed

Description

RAL class 2 and 3 compression stockings. The optimum elasticity allows a constant compression over long periods of time. The porous mesh assures a normal transpiration of the skin.

Indications

Moderate to severe symptoms of venous disease; chronic venous insufficiency; post-fracture or postoperative oedema; oedema from burns; lymphoedema; prophylaxis of thrombosis; venous leg ulcers

Contraindications

Cutaneous infections; acute hypodermitis; severe dysfunctions of arterial blood circulation

Price

Available made to measure and in 24 sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL or XXL; long or short; and regular width or extra wide), beige colour – class 2 (23–32mmHg): below knee, £27.24; thigh high open toe, £49.43; thigh high with silicone band (dots), £52.18; one leg with waist attachment, £35.20; class 3 (34–46mmHg): below knee, £29.15; thigh high open toe, £50.72; thigh high with silicone band (dots), £53.23; one leg with waist attachment, £37.70

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