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Fabrication of Compressed Hosiery and Measurement of its Pressure Characteristic Exerted on the Lower Limbs
Published on: May 27, 2020
Superimposed elastic stockings: pressure measurements
André Cornu-Thenard1, Pierre Boivin, Patrick H Carpentier
1Departments of Phlebology, Cardiology-Vascular Medicine, Hospital Saint Antoine, Paris, France. andre.cornuthenard@wanadoo.fr
Summary
Applying multiple lower-compression stockings provides additive pressure, confirming a method to achieve high compression. This technique simplifies the application of therapeutic compression stockings.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering
- Textile Science
Background:
- High-compression stockings (over 40 mmHg) present application challenges.
- A common workaround involves layering multiple lower-compression stockings.
- The additive pressure of superimposed stockings has not been previously validated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if the pressures exerted by two or three superimposed elastic stockings are additive.
- To validate a practical method for achieving high compression therapy.
Main Methods:
- In vitro pressure measurements using a sensor apparatus.
- Four different premade elastic stockings were tested individually and superimposed.
- Measured pressures of superimposed stockings were compared to the sum of individual pressures.
Main Results:
- Pressures from superimposed stockings were accurately predicted by summing individual stocking pressures.
- Correlation coefficients exceeded 0.9, indicating strong additivity.
- The hypothesis of additive pressure for layered stockings was supported.
Conclusions:
- The additivity of pressures from superimposed elastic stockings was confirmed under experimental conditions.
- This finding validates a practical approach for applying high-compression therapy.
- Further in vivo studies are recommended to confirm these results in clinical settings.
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