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n rally recommends that circular-knit compression
(garments without seams) be used for venous
conditions and flat-knit compression (garments
gra-
with seams) be used for lymphatic system condi-
end
tions. However, flat knit clothing may still be an
om-
appropriate therapy for a venous condition, for
example (e.g. if the limb is very large at point and
narrow at another or if skin folds are very deep).
Note that this decision can only be made by a doc-
tor.
rom
Patient-dependent factors in particular, such as
your
the patient's weight, the type and severity of the
ical
oedema and the nature of their connective tissue
re-
all play a role in this decision.
sion
Therefore, our recommendation is as follows:
ons
hey
• The higher the patient`s weight,
sses
• The more they tend towards oedema,
• The more severe the disease,
ents
• The softer their connective tissue,
-> The more compressive the garments material
needs to be!
Your doctor or the medical professionals treating
you will support and advise you in selecting the
correct medical compression garments for you.
This ensures that your individual needs are met,
which increases your wellbeing and provides you
with the best chances of therapeutic success.
4. Contraindications - are there instances in
which I should not wear the medical
compression garments?
Medical compression garments may not be worn
if the patient has the following conditions:
• Advanced peripheral arterial occlusive disease
(if one of these parameters is present: ABPI < 0.5,
ankle arterial pressure < 60 mmHg, toe pressure
< 30mmHg or TcPO2 < 20 mmHg on dorsum of
ility
foot). When non-elastic materials are imple-
mented, the patient can still try out compressi-
hich
on stocking if they have ankle arterial pressure
between 50 and 60 mmHg and they are under
close clinical supervision.
• Decompensated heart failure (NYHA III + IV)
• Septic thrombophlebitis
• Phlegmasia cerulea dolens
In the following instances, the therapeutic decisi-
on should be made by weighing up the benefits
sed
and risks and by selecting the most suitable com-
ffe-
pressive equipment:
ne-
• Severe weeping dermatosis
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• Intolerance to compressive material
• Severe paraesthesia in the limbs
• Advanced peripheral neuropathy (e.g. in diabe-
tes mellitus)
• Primary chronic polyarthritis
If you are not sure whether one or more of these
statements applies to you, speak to your doctor
and/or the medical personnel treating you.
The following risks and the following side effects
may occur:
Medical compression garments may incur the fol-
lowing, especially if handled incorrectly:
• Skin necrosis and
• Pressure damage to peripheral nerves.
If your skin is sensitive, the compressive equip-
ment may cause itchiness, peeling or signs of in-
flammation. Adequate skincare under the com-
pression clothing is vital. Therefore, please take
particular care to observe our important notes
and the instructions for putting the compression
garments on (sections 7 and 8).
If the following symptoms are experienced then
the compression garments should be removed im-
mediately and clinical advice sought: If the toes
are blue or white in colour, if you experience para-
esthesia or numbness, increasing pain, shortness
of breath and break out in sweats or acute limita-
tion in terms of your movement
5. Intended users and patient target groups
Healthcare professionals and patients, including
persons who play a supporting role in care, are the
intended users for this device, provided that they
have received briefing on this from healthcare
professionals.
Patient target group: Healthcare professionals
should provide care to adults and children, ap-
plying the available information on the measure-
ments/sizes and required functions/indications,
in line with the information provided by the ma-
nufacturer, and acting under their own responsi-
bility.
6. How long should my mediven compression
garments be worn for? How long can it be
used for?
Unless otherwise specified by the doctor, wear
your mediven compression stocking from mor-
ning to night for optimal therapeutic results. A
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