Description

CLASS 3:

Indications:
(34-46 mmHg) More severe presentations of indications for class 2; correctable lymphedema, severe chronic venous insufficiency, post phlebitic syndrome, chronic post-surgical venous insufficiencies, severe post-thrombotic syndrome, and venous ulcers.

Contraindications:
Absolute: High grade arterial insufficiency, wet dermatosis, acute dermatitis, cutaneous infections, wearing during bed rest or confinement to bed if not prescribed by physician (except antiembolism stockings). Metabolic edema, uncontrolled congestive heart failure, intermittent claudication, ischemia.

Relative Contraindications: Sensory loss of the extremity, intolerance of compression stockings materials, advanced peripheral neuropathy ( e.g. diabetes mellitus), rheumatoid arthitis (RA).

Recommendations:

Warnings:
Medical compression stockings are designed for day use, unless you have a prescription for night use. It is not necessary to remove the stockings during a short rest during the day.

Important Care information:
We always recommend the use of rubber gloves to wear medical stockings, avoid sharp fingernails and toenails, rings with sharp edges cause defects and breakage of the yarn, do not cut off any projecting threads inside the stocking.

Washing Instructions:

• Wash daily by hand in warm water, not above 40°C, with mild detergents. Do not twist the stockings and dry away from heat sources and in flat position, avoid the direct sunlight.
• Do not bleach, do not use gasoline or solvents. Do not use fabric conditioner
• Do not iron
• Do not dry clean. Do not use chemicals
• Do not tumble dry