elastic stocking

A stocking worn to apply pressure to the extremity, aiding the return of blood from the extremity to the heart through the deep veins.

See: thrombosis, deep venous

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The effect of elastic stocking application after total knee arthroplasty.

Effects of Application of Elastic Compression Stockings on Blood Pressure, Pulse Rate, and Hypotensive Symptoms in Patients with Intradialytic Hypotension

This finding suggests that in the prescription of a medical elastic stocking consider the occupation of each patient in which the seated position suggests need for a half of more compression.

Comparison of 15-20 mmHg versus 20-30 mmHg Compression Stockings in Reducing Occupational Oedema in Standing and Seated Healthy Individuals

All patients used a foot pump and wore an elastic stocking immediately after surgery.

Aspirin 'may thwart DVT and PE in joint replacement patients'

Let's just live, for goodness sake, and if we have to, tug on an elastic stocking before we can go for a walk, like Anna, who says she'll soon need two elastic stockings and a stick.

If only we embraced old age like Basil . . .; MAUREEN ON MONDAY

Manual and mechanical lymph drainage allow a rapid reduction of edema volume and the use of an elastic stocking has a synergistic effect in reducing edema during drainage.

Maintenance of the Results of Stage II Lower Limb Lymphedema Treatment after Normalization of Leg Size

The hazard ratio adjusted for baseline characteristics of the elastic stocking group compared to the control group was 0.49 (P = .01).

Elastic to prevent DVT complications

He should see his doctor who will test him for diabetes and prescribe antibiotic wound dressing and an elastic stocking.

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The legs were measured after each session to check the size of the elastic stocking. Exchange of stockings in Group II was indicated when volumetric losses were observed in this case; the legs were measured again.

Synergistic effect of adjustments of elastic stockings to maintain reduction in leg volume after mechanical lymph drainage

Sufferers are advised to keep the affected limb elevated and wear an elastic stocking or sleeve.

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Her GP can test for this and prescribe an antibiotic wound dressing and advise her to wear an elastic stocking. He may refer her to a leg ulcer clinic.

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Q I have deep vein thrombosis and my doctor has told me to wear elastic stockings, but in the hot weather they irritate my skin.