Cardinal Health Standard Waist Length Anti-Embolism Stocking

Features

• Cardinal Health Standard Waist Length Anti-Embolism Stocking is used when venous return from the lower extremities is likely to be impaired, as in the following cases:
  - Surgical patients
  - Geriatric and bedfast patients
  - Patients recovering from phlebitis
  - Pregnancy
  - Chronic venous insufficiency
  - Varicose veins
  - Edema secondary to cast removal
• Sheer ankle crest and oversized heel pouch:
  - Reduces potential for skin shearing or abrasion
  - Provides added room for comfort
• Two-way stretch fabric:
  - Provides vertical and horizontal stretch
  - Eases application
  - Conforms to shape of leg for comfortable fit
• Top-view inspection port:
  - Eases access to patients toes and feet
  - Enhances patient comfort
  - Facilitates ambulation
• No-bind stretch top:
  - No binding or pinching
  - Clean appearance and design
• Standard line is designed to simplify the care process, while providing patient comfort and cost-effectiveness

More Information

• Contraindications: Antiembolism stockings are not recommended for patients with the following conditions:
  - Severe arteriosclerosis or other severe ischemic vascular disorders, including absence of pedal pulses
  - Local skin disorders, such as open ulcerations, infections or fresh surgical wounds
  - Massive peripheral edema associated with pulmonary edema
  - Severely deformed extremity
• How to fit and apply the stockings:
  - Measure calf circumference to determine size
  - Measure distance from bend of knee to bottom of heel to determine length
• To apply stockings:
  - Gather length of stocking down to heel pocket
  - Stretch stocking open and fit over foot and heel
  - Depending on length, draw stocking evenly over ankle or calf to full length. Do not turn down top of stocking
  - Smooth out excess material with palms of hands
  - Eliminate any wrinkles in foot area by grasping toe section and pulling forward
  - A top view port allows inspection of toes without removing the stocking
• Caution:
  - Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician