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Fabrication of Compressed Hosiery and Measurement of its Pressure Characteristic Exerted on the Lower Limbs
Published on: May 27, 2020
Use of compression hosiery in chronic oedema and lymphoedema
1St Albans City Hospital.
Abstract:
The management of chronic oedema is a continuing partnership between patient and practitioner and accurate diagnosis and treatment planning are essential to control the condition in order to prevent complications and optimise the patient's quality of life. A paucity of funding, lack of knowledge and confidence on the part of practitioners and widely varying access to services means that many patients face barriers to gaining appropriate treatment. Nurses in many spheres will come across patients with some form of chronic oedema. The following article describes the types and causes of chronic oedema and lymphoedema and explores the use of compression hosiery as one facet in management of the condition. Patient education and the role of the practitioner are also highlighted to develop awareness of the need for adequate preparation of a patient to facilitate concordance and self-management of their condition.
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Position the patient at a thirty- to forty-five-degree angle or in a semi-fowler's position. Look for the highest point of pulsation in the internal jugular vein and measure the vertical distance to the angle of Loius or sternal angle. A normal JVP is 3-4 cm above the...

