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Anti Embolism Stockings & Socks

A type of compression sock, anti-embolism stockings provide graduated pressure to reduce risks for venous and lymphatic medical problems and related complications. Leading manufacturers of these support stockings include Covidien, Kendall, TED Hose, Mediven, Carolon, Mckesson, AlbaHealth, DJ Orthopedics, Encompass Group, Dr. Comfort and Truform.

For patients, wearing anti-embolism stockings helps prevent blood from pooling in the legs. When blood gathers in this region — a symptom of varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency — clots may result, and venous thrombosis or deep vein thrombosis may develop. Venous thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in the deep veins near the body’s skeletal parts surrounded by muscle. The legs, as well as the arms, are a very common place for these clots. If not managed properly, blood clots can lead to pulmonary embolism, which is often fatal.

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What Are Anti-Embolism Stockings?

Medical patients who wear embolism stockings are taking preventative measures by using compression therapy to control venous and lymphatic pooling. They generally come in three different lengths: knee-high (compression socks), thigh-high (compression stockings) and waist-high (compression hosiery).

They are usually twice as thick as regular hosiery or stockings and are made with rubber or some other elastic fiber. The compression is graduated — higher at the foot and lower toward the opening. Anti-embolism hoses and stockings are manufactured with differing levels of compression.

The different compression levels are measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). The most common compression level is 18 mmHg. Leading manufacturers of anti-embolism compression Stockings include Jobst and Covidien (the manufacturers of TED Hose).

Once on, anti-embolism stockings improve a patient’s circulation to help blood better travel to the heart and limit pooling in the legs. Most TED stockings cover strictly up to the knee or may extend to the thigh. Your doctor will specify which type you should be using after measuring your ankle, calf and thigh.

Wearing improperly sized anti-embolism stockings, keeping them on for too long or using too strong of a compression level may lead to pressure sores and other complications.

When to Use Anti-Embolism Stockings

Doctors recommend this type of compression stocking:

  • For patients recovering from surgery or who may be temporarily immobile to reduce risks for deep vein thrombosis and blood clotting.
  • For patients who are primarily sedentary or immobile.

However, due to various complications, anti-embolism stockings should not be used by patients living with:

  • Nerve damage
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Fluid in the lungs
  • An inflammatory skin condition
  • Visible swelling in the lower legs
  • Obesity

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