Altipress 40 Stocking & Liner Hosiery Kit Beige LONG Length, Size Small
Price:
£22.40 GBPAltipress 40 Stocking & Liner Hosiery Kit
The
Altipress 40 Leg Ulcer Hosiery Kit offers a practical and discreet alternative to
bulky bandage systems. The kit consists of two stockings that are worn one on
top of the other.
The
liner offers 10mmHg and the overstocking is a British Standard Class lll
stocking.
Together,
they provide the 40mmHg pressure at the ankle recommended for leg ulcer healing
Benefits
- Latex Free
- Cost effective
- Easy to apply
- Comfortable fit
- Ideal for
self-caring patients
- Made in the UK
Indications:
Treatment of and management of venous leg
ulcers
Prevention of VLU recurrence prevention
Patients not suitable for or tolerant of
compression bandages .
Contra-indications:
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). This
may be confirmed with an ABPI (Doppler) reading of less than 0.8
Acute or unstable Heart Failure
Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD), also called
Coronary Artery Disease
Untreated Cellulitis or Phlebitis of the
Lower Limb
Proceed
with caution in those patients who have:
Diabetes
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Heavily exuding or large wounds
Irregular shaped limbs
These
patients may require referral to a specialist for advice, or they may require
an additional assessment and/or close supervision under the care of an
appropriately trained healthcare professional in line with local
policies/pathways
Altipress 40 Stocking & Liner Hosiery Kit Beige LONG Length, Size Small
Price:
£22.40 GBP