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Indications

Low compression (14–18mmHg): early-onset and mild lymphoedema with minimal or no shape distortion; stable condition; elderly/arthritis patients; pressure-sensitive patients; ISL stages 0–II; maintenance; palliation; lipoedema; controlled cardiac oedema; dependency oedema; neurological deficit; prophylaxis. May be considered for patients with an ABPI of 0.5–0.8 following a full assessment. Prophylaxis. European class 1 (18–21mmHg): early-onset and mild lymphoedema with minimal shape distortion; lipoedema; chronic oedema; stabilised condition; ISL stages 0–II; maintenance; palliation; lipoedema, controlled cardiac oedema, dependency oedema. ABPI >0.8. European class 2 (23–32mmHg): mild to moderate lymphoedema with minimal shape distortion; maintenance after a leg ulcer has healed; lipoedema; long-term maintenance; varicose veins; venous conditions; phlebolymphoedema. European class 3 (34–46mmHg): moderate lymphoedema with no shape distortion; to aid ulcer healing; reduction therapy; varicose veins; venous conditions; ISL stage III; phlebolymphoedema.

Contraindications

Peripheral vascular disease confirmed with an ABPI of <0.8; acute or unstable heart failure; ischaemic heart disease/coronary artery disease; untreated cellulitis or phlebitis of the lower limb. Use with caution in patients with diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis.

Price

Seven sizes, soft beige and black colours, short and regular leg lengths, class 1 (18–21mmHg), class 2 (23–32mmhg) or class 3 (34–46mmhg). Styles: below knee (closed and open toe, per pair, all classes), £23.36; hold up (closed and open toe, plus extra wide option, per pair, all classes), £44.90; tights (per pair): class 1, £46.40; class 2, £50.97; class 3, £54.33; thigh with waist attachment (closed and open toe, per piece): classes 1 and 2, £24.08; class 3, £26.51

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