The data of the device have gained a wide popularity among the patients suffering from chronic venous insufficiency and, probably, each vascular, surgeon assigns them to different readings. Socks are easy to use. Often they do not distinguish from the ordinary tights. But, will these products as safe? Harmful to wear compression stockings — are worth discovering.
Mesh compression consists of base fabric, often of synthetic origin (for example, polyamide) and elastin fibers (spandex). The manufacturers have invented various types of braid yarns of the ratio of components, from then on, able to achieve different degrees of compression in the lower limbs.
The socks can be preventive or curative for the quam swelling of the disease, chronic venous insufficiency, pregnancy, surgical procedures, and after thrombosis of the veins of the lower limbs.
Types of press the rig stocking
All the companies produce clothes male and female type. The latter may be supplemented income or standard. Also, you can select according to tsvetotipu of the skin of the patient. The manufacturers take into account and that people have different ways of growth and weight. For this, there are five sizes of stocking.
For your setting you need to change some settings: the circumference of the leg in a place where its larger diameter, the circumference of the thigh at its middle portion, the length of the beginning of the leg up to the knee and the distance from the heel up to the groin. In addition, according to special tables of a given size to the correct stocking (XS, S, M, L, LX, XL).
But, the main classification is the division by the degree of compression, which has the laundry in the lower limb.
There are several classes of compression clothing:
- Preventive — the pressure on the member within up to 18 mm of hg. ст. They are used mainly, to prevent the development of quam swelling of a disease in a group of individuals who have to it a predisposition. This patients with excess weight, pregnant women or people whose work is related with the excess load on the legs.
- The first class of compression pressure at the level of 19-22 mmhg. ст. Apply when the initial stage of quam swelling of the disease. Effectively help the the syndrome of "tired" legs, Superba, small extensions of vein in the lower limbs, vascular grid.
- The second class of pressure of about 23-32 mm hg. ст. are Used only on the appointment of the doctor. The indication is pathological state, which accompany chronic venous insufficiency, but with the condition of lack of трофических changes in the skin.
- The third class of compression is of 33-45 mm hg. ст. To use them you must get a prescription from a doctor, as well as, purchase only at the pharmacy these socks impossible. Indication for use: the express trophic violation, lymphostasis, deep venous thrombosis of the lower limbs, posttrombofleboticheky syndrome.
The most recent is the fourth class of compression of 45 mm hg. ст., are used in rare cases, and only in the surgical hospital under the supervision of a doctor.
The mechanism of action of products
quam swelling is a disease which affects mainly the vessels of veins of the lower limbs. Occurs when traction strong vein due to the reduction of elasticity of the wall.
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When the valves, situated in the interior of the vessels, lose completely the ability to overload the light, and the blood begins to flow in the opposite direction. This, in turn, starts the process even more stretching of the venous wall.
The lower limbs of the refill of the blood, and on the surface of the skin begin to act quam swelling advanced of vienna. Gradually, the liquid starts to seep through the vessels and penetrates into the surrounding tissues. Thus, in patients appear swelling.
crassus blood may form clots within the blood vessels, or even by embolization away from the primary oven of thrombosis. These states have vita-mine the consequences. The cause of the development of chronic venous insufficiency are:
- the genetic factors;
- pathology of the circulatory system;
- flat feet;
- the curvature of the spine;
- inconvenient shoes, especially high heels;
- the long-lasting presence in the sitting position;
- the work of the foot;
- humili undergrad lifestyle.
To prevent the progression quam swelling
the disease, the surgeons prescribed for the patient to wear socks. By means of the pressure that exerts the product in the leg, occurs artificial narrowing of the lumen of the blood vessels.
Under the influence of the pressure клапанного the instrument and does not occur regurgitation of blood.
Useful properties of press the rig stocking
The benefits and harms to press the rig of capacity depends on, mainly, if appointed dr. class of compression, and also, if the patient adheres to the recommendations of use.
Scientists have conducted studies, based on meta-analyses, which proved that the medical mesh, is effective in chronic venous insufficiency.
Socks to perform a number of useful functions — to restrict the lumen of the vessels and venous alert for the development of quam swelling in pregnancy. In addition, they reduce edema in the lower limbs and improve the output of the lymph.
In addition, compression stockings:
- alert to the development of infectious disease in the legs;
- improve трофику of the skin;
- alert sanguinem clots and thrombophlebitis;
- reduce the risk of development of arterial thrombosis;
- eliminate the pain, cramps in the legs;
- prevent the probability of formation of трофических ulcers;
- improve during periods of the post-operative period.
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In addition, the socks have an advantage over other types of compression clothing. For example, the bands require specific skills in use. They may slip throughout the day, which brings discomfort to the patient. Also, bandages do not always fit the style of clothing, especially if the patient is in need of work in the office and in the specific form.
Socks even, are not different from the normal clothes and very easy to use.
The damage of compression clothing
Certainly, medical socks — it is helpful to the product, but even it has its negative side, and may harm the patient. The damage the compression of the knitted fabrics when quam swelling occurs when: the incorrect use.
If you are to choose the degree of pressure on the foot, can occur signs of ischemia of the tissues. The patient will experience numbness of the limbs, discomfort or pain. If the compression of low — to effect of this therapy does not appear. So, before you start the use of knitted fabrics need to forget to consult the cardiac surgeon.
The residence time in pedules depends on the degree of chronic venous insufficiency. For example, in a third phase, quam swelling of the disease, the product is advisable to use continuously, even during sleep. Occur more often such complications: ischemia to the tissues, décubitus in place of crushing when not одевании, allergic reactions to the material.
The compression of the product are capable of doing evil, when there are contraindications to its use:
- infectious diseases of the skin;
- open trophic ulcer;
- individual sensitivity to the materials of the product;
- wounds in the limbs;
- burns;
- the presence of diabetic foot;
- EXCISIO endarteriit;
- cardiovascular insufficiency in the stage of decompensation.
But, the greater number of the patient they press the rig pedules. The result becomes noticeable even on the first day of use.
Also positive is the fact that a moderate value of the product. The average price of semi — 1500 rubles.
The rules of use of socks
The greater part of the effects depends on the fact if the patient uses medical mesh. Put your need in the morning, before the patient has plans to get out of bed. 10 minutes before you do is to raise the feet to the exaltation, to ensure the maximum output of blood. Next gradually wears linen, need to follow, so that it does not evertit, and not formed by bending, because these locations will be more compression on the skin. Wear socks have the entire day.
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To the product has served as long as possible, it must be properly take care of it. Doctor meshes forbidden to wash in the machine-to-machine, using only hand wash. When you do this, we do not recommend the use of detergents, only soap. Dry out your need on a horizontal surface, avoiding excessive radiation of heat and direct sunlight. Store socks should be folded and expanded state.
