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The Comparison on the Compression Measurement Value of Medical Compression Stockings

Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, 2013
Abstract This study measured and analyzed pressure at each measurement part of imported compression stockingssold in Korea to provide basic information to establish a pressure standard and grade ranking. This studyused 40 medical compression stockings imported from 6 countries.
Wol-Hee Do, Nam-Soon Kim
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Effects of Compression Stockings on Body Balance in Hemiplegic Patients with Subacute Stroke

, 2022
(1) Background: Stroke patients with hemiplegia have an increased risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT increases the risk of life-threatening pulmonary embolism and is associated with poor prognosis.
Park, Eo Jin, Eo Jin Park
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Correlating interface pressure with strain-induced electrical resistance changes of smart knitted compression stockings

Journal of Industrial Textiles
Flexible strain sensors in textiles are attractive for sensing human body posture changes. Knitted compression garments used in various medical applications can be a suitable choice for such smart applications. However, compression stockings haven’t been
Muhammad Hammad Saeed, Adeel Abbas, Waqas Ashraf, Hafiz Shehbaz Ahmad, Muzzamal Hussain, Habib Awais   +5 more
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Acceptability of non-drug therapies in older people with orthostatic hypotension: a qualitative study

BMC Geriatrics, 2018
Background Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is highly prevalent in older populations. It is associated with a reduced quality of life and an increased risk of dementia, stroke and death.
Lisa J. Robinson, Ruth M. Pearce, James Frith   +2 more
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Compression stockings for recurrent cellulitis

Canadian Family Physician, 2022
Jamie, Grunwald, Christina S, Korownyk, Betsy, Thomas   +2 more
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Stockings or bandages for leg-ulcer compression?

, 2014
Background: Four-layer bandaging is the standard treatment for venous leg ulcers but is bulky and can restrict mobility. Two-layer compression stockings have recently been marketed but their clinical and cost effectiveness were unknown.
Adderley, U, Stubbs, N
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Acceptability and practicability of elastic compression stockings in the elderly: a randomized controlled evaluation

, 2011
Background Compression stockings are the cornerstone of the treatment of chronic venous disorders, but practical acceptability is an important limitation in the elderly.
F Becker, D Poensin, B Satger, G Thiney, P H Carpentier   +4 more
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Quantifying the Degree Graduated Elastic Compression Stockings Enhance Venous Emptying

, 2014
ObjectivesGraduated elastic compression (GEC) stockings reduce reflux and venous volume but their performance on augmenting venous return is unproven. The aim of this study was to quantify the ability of stockings to increase venous outflow from the leg ...
Azzam, M., Geroulakos, G., Lattimer, C.R., Kalodiki, E., Kafeza, M.   +4 more
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Sequential Compression Devices Versus Graduated Compression Stockings

, 2016
This evidence-based practice research compares the outcomes of sequential compression devices and graduated compression stockings on the prevention of blood-clot related complications in the ...
Heisner, Brooke
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Quantified hemodynamics of compression garments

Veins and Lymphatics, 2013
Various forms of compression therapy have been utilized for centuries in the treatment of venous disease, with inelastic bandage systems being used in the more acute treatment of severe venous disease and elastic compression stockings used for long-term ...
Dean J. Bender, Helane Fronek, Ed Arkans
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