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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; may be considered for patients with ABPI 0.5–0.8 following full assessment; prophylaxis. European class 1 (18–21mmHg): early-onset and mild lymphoedema with minimal shape distortion; lipoedema; chronic oedema; stabilised condition; ISL stage 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; ISL late-stage II–III; phlebolymphoedema. European class 3 (34–46mmHg): moderate lymphoedema; to aid ulcer healing; reduction therapy; varicose veins; venous conditions; ISL stage III; phlebolymphoedema.

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

Available in compression class low, class 1, class 2 or class 3 and soft beige or black colours – price per pair: below knee (open and closed toe): low compression and classes 1 and 2, £29.62; class 3, £32.62; thigh length hold ups (open and closed toe): class low, 1 or 2), £51.24; class 3, £55.80; tights (open and closed toe): class low, 1, 2 or 3, £54.66; thigh with waist attachment (open and closed toe): class low, 1 or 2, £29.64; class 3, £32.90

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