Albahealth Products - Care Anti Embolism Nylon Stockings - Waisthigh Stocking Xlarge Regular Calf Cir 15-17.5

Control and Resist Embolisms with C.A.R.E.T Anti-Embolism Stockings- The unique two-way stretch fabric makes the C.A.R.E.T stocking easy to put on and provides greater patient comfort. - Slip-resistant knit-in sole to help prevent falls. - Alignment indicator to assure proper positioning. - Knit-in reciprocated heel pocket for greater patient comfort and to assure proper placement. - Inspection port on top for convenience while checking the foot and greater comfort for ambulatory patients. - No-bind, stay-up top to keep stocking in place without a tourniquet effect. - Color coded for easy size identification. Indications: The use of Anti-Embolism Stockings is indicated in situations where there is likely to be impaired venous return from the lower extremities as in: surgical patients, geriatric and bedfast patients, pregnancy, chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, edema secondary to cast removal, and patients recovering from phlebitis.Contraindications: Anti-Embolism Stockings are not recommended for patients with: severe arterioscerosis or other severe ischemic vascular diseases, including absence of pedal pulses; local skin disorders such as dermatitis, open ulcerations, infections, recent vein ligation, skin graft, or gangrene in which stockings would interfere; massive peripheral edema associated with pulmonary edema; or severely deformed extremity.