Activa British Standard Compression Hosiery

Indications

Class 1: provides light compression and should be used for early intervention, immediate and necessary care in the absence of red flags, superficial or early varicose veins where oedema is not present. Can be considered postoperatively and on long-distance travel to help prevent deep vein thrombosis in normal-risk groups. Class 2: provides medium compression and should be used in medium-severity varicose veins. Can be used as part of treatment for and to prevent the occurrence and recurrence of venous leg ulcers. Class 3: provides strong compression and should be used for severe varicose veins. Can be used for chronic venous insufficiency and in the treatment and prevention of venous leg ulcers.

Contraindications

Diabetic patients, unless after specialist referral and under strict supervision. Arterial insufficiency, arterial disease and ischaemia, according to vascular assessment. ABPI of <0.8 or >1.3 unless after specialist referral and under strict supervision and regular follow-up. Congestive cardiac failure as compression could lead to cardiac overload. Peripheral neuropathy. Rheumatoid arthritis. Known sensitivity to the fabric of the stockings.

Price

Available in compression class 1 or class 2; black, sand or honey colours; and S, M, L, XL, or XXL (below knee open toe only) sizes – below knee (closed or open toe): class 1, £7.92; class 2, £11.59; class 3, £13.13; thigh length (closed toe): class 1, £8.67; class 2, £12.89; class 3, £15.28, not on Drug Tariff

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