How do compression stockings work What makes a quality compression stocking Why Couture Why are compression stockings necessary Chronic venous insufficiency CVI Lymphedema Deep vein thrombosis DVT ID: 916912
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Slide2Overview
Why are compression stockings necessary?
How do compression stockings work?
What makes a quality compression stocking?
Why Couture?
Slide3Why are compression stockings necessary?
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)
Lymphedema
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Slide4Chronic venous insufficiency
CVI results from the improper functioning of the vein valves in the legs. In a healthy patient the valves open and close properly and help keep blood moving back to the heart.
Varicose veins
Venous leg ulcers
Slide5Stages of CVI
Slide6Treatment options for CVI
Compression Stockings
Elevation of the Legs
Surgical Intervention Such as Endovenous Ablation
Slide7Lymphedema
Primary Lymphedema:
three types
congenital lymphedema (at birth),
lymphedema praecox (
1-35
)
lymphedema tarda (
35+).
Secondary Lymphedema
due to :
Cancer Related
Node Dissection
Tumor Obstruction
Surgical disruption
Radiation Treatments
SurgeryInfectionInjury
Slide8Deep vein thrombosis
Risk factors:
Post operative non recumbence
Prolonged seating during travel (economy class syndrome)
Slide9Definition of Compression
Compression is defined as the interface pressure between one surface
(compressive device)
and another surface at a specified circumference.
Slide10Understanding the construction and engineering
It’s not just a sock---it’s a medical device designed to deliver a therapeutic effect
Graduated Medical Compression Stockings are designed to treat the symptoms of CVI by improving venous return.
Compression stocking MOA is to apply graduated compression to the lower extremity in order to improve the efficiency of the calf muscle pump to negate the effects of improperly functioning venous valves in the leg.
Compression Hosiery
Slide11Common Characteristics of Reputable Competitive Graduated Medical Compression Stockings
Provide graduated medical compression, i.e., 100% of the stated compression at the Ankle, 70% of the stated compression at the Calf and 40% of the stated compression at the Thigh.
Use of quality materials
Conform to varied but universally accepted testing standards
Assured to deliver the stated compression
Marginal or poor patient compliance
Slide12Hatra
Testing Device
Carolon Compression
Carolon compression hosiery is manufactured to BS 661210-2018 Standard
ISO 13485-2016
Certified
Slide13Definition of mmHg description
mmHg of compression numbers for hosiery is based on the ankle compression.
20-30 mmHg means that within an ankle fitting range the ankle compression is not < 20 mmHg nor > 30 mmHg.
Example
If the ankle fitting range for a size is 8” - 9”, the compression applied at 8” is not less than 20 mmHg and at 9” not greater than 30 mmHg.
Slide14Why Couture?
Graduated medical compression stockings are only therapeutic if patients wear them and poor patient compliance is the leading cause of failed compression therapy –
Couture has the ability to significantly improve patient compliance.
Slide153 Primary Factors Affect Graduated Medical Compression Stocking Patient Compliance
Ease in donning or doffing a stocking
Wearing comfort
Ease of care
Slide16How Couture Can Significantly Improve Patient Compliance – Ease of Donning & Doffing
Ease of donning and doffing – Couture uses knit in Spandex technology which provides omni-directional stretch enabling the patient to easily overcome the resistance required to stretch the stocking over the heel. Couture also uses double covered Spandex exclusively to reduce the friction that uncovered Spandex causes as the stocking is drawn up the leg
Slide17Knit-in vs. Laid-in Spandex
Slide18Double covered yarns with textured covering
Core spandex provides primary stretch. Couture’s covering yarns are textured nylon, which provides additional stretch throughout the garment.
Slide19How Couture Can Significantly Improve Patient Compliance – Wearing Comfort
Because of knit-in Spandex technology, Couture provides a very smooth compression profile from ankle to thigh which means the pressure transition form 100% at the ankle to 40% at the thigh is almost imperceptible to the patient. He smooth compression profile created by the knit-in Spandex technology also means that the pressure under the the top bands of the stockings is no greater than the pressure below the bands unlike many stockings who use higher band pressures to keep the stockings in place resulting in an uncomfortable user experience.
Couture also includes the anti-microbial protection, reducing foot odor and thermal regulation properties of silver yarn at no additional cost.
Slide20Slide21Slide22All Couture products feature anti-microbial technology at no additional cost
Slide23Slide24How Couture Stockings Can Significantly Improve Patient Compliance – Ease of Care
Couture stockings are conveniently designed to be both machine laundered and machine tumble dried. Machine laundering and drying in addition to being a convenience and easy to care for also prolongs the effective useful life of the garment.
Slide25Couture Size Charts
Socks
Opaque Knee, Thigh, Tights
Slide26Comparison Sizing Chart
Less SKU requirements and simpler fitting experience
8 sizes per style in Couture
vs.
24 sizes in competitive product line