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Indications

Primary indications—Class 1 (18–21mmHg): mild lymphoedema, palliative care. Class 2 (23–32mmHg): moderate lymphoedema. Class 3 (34–46mmHg): severe complex lymphoedema, gross oedema, rebound oedema. Secondary indications—Class 1 (18–21mmHg): superficial or early varices. Class 2 (23–32mmHg): varices of medium severity; ulcer treatment and prevention of recurrence; mild oedema.

Contraindications

Absolute arterial disease in the legs; severe heart disease; severe infections of the veins. Relative infections of the skin; loss of feeling in the legs; allergy to compression stocking fabric.

Price

Available in compression class 1 (18–21mmHg) or class 2 (23–32mmHg) and sizes I–VIII (below knee) or I–VII (thigh high and tights) – below knee open/closed toe, £29.09; below knee extra wide open/closed toe, £32.45; thigh high with grip top open/closed toe, £53.71; thigh high with grip top extra wide open/closed toe, £57.07; tights open/closed toe, £53.71; tights extra wide open/closed toe: class 1, £54.83; class 2, £57.07

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