Altiven Armsleeves

Indications

Low compression (12–16mmHg): early-onset and mild lymphoedema with minimal or no shape distortion; stable condition; elderly/arthritic patients; pressure-sensitive patients; night maintenance; ISL stage I–II prevention. Class 1 (18–21mmHg): mild lymphoedema with minimal shape distortion; stable condition; long-term maintenance; ISL stage I–II. Class 2 (23–32mmHg): mild to moderate lymphoedema with minimal shape distortion; long-term maintenance; ISL stage II.

Contraindications

Peripheral vascular disease confirmed with an ABPI reading 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

Five sizes and soft beige or black colours – class 1 (18–21mmHg): price per piece: wrist, £12.44; wrist with grip top, £16.60; mitten, £22.58; mitten with grip top, £26.73; wrist with elbow pocket, £12.44; wrist with grip top and elbow pocket, £16.60; mitten with elbow pocket, £22.58; mitten with grip top and elbow pocket, £26.73; class 2 (23–32mmhg): price per piece; wrist, £13.37; wrist with grip top, £17.52; mitten, £23.50; mitten with grip top, £27.65; wrist with elbow pocket, £13.37; wrist with grip top and elbow pocket, £17.52; mitten with elbow pocket, £23.50; mitten with grip top and elbow pocket, £27.65

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