Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Peripheral Artery Disease IV: Nursing Management01:26

Peripheral Artery Disease IV: Nursing Management

599
 The nursing management of a patient with peripheral artery disease (PAD) begins with a thorough assessment of the patient’s health history and clinical manifestations.AssessmentHealth History: Evaluate the patient’s history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, family history of cardiovascular issues, and lifestyle factors such as dietary patterns, smoking, and physical activity.Physical Examination:Assess the affected extremity for decreased or absent peripheral pulses,...
599
Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management01:23

Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management

566
During the postoperative period, it is crucial to focus on maintaining circulation, identifying and managing potential complications, and planning for discharge.Nursing AssessmentVital signs monitoring: Regularly monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature, to detect early signs of complications such as bleeding and infection.Circulation assessment: Monitor pulses, perform Doppler assessments, and check capillary refill, color, temperature, and...
566
Venous Thrombosis III: Interprofessional Care01:29

Venous Thrombosis III: Interprofessional Care

465
Venous thrombosis requires effective prevention and treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce potential complications.Prevention StrategiesHealthcare providers must prioritize preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) for all adult patients upon admission. Interventions depend on bleeding and thrombosis risk, medical history, current medications, diagnoses, planned procedures, and patient preferences. Patients on bed rest should change positions every two hours and, if not...
465
Venous Thrombosis IV: Nursing Management01:30

Venous Thrombosis IV: Nursing Management

381
Nursing management begins with a thorough assessment of the patient's health history. Key factors include trauma to veins, peripherally inserted central catheters, varicose veins, recent pregnancy or childbirth, surgery, bacteremia, prolonged bed rest, atrial fibrillation, COPD, heart failure, cancer, coagulation disorders, myocardial infarction, spinal cord injury, stroke, prolonged travel, recent bone fractures, and dehydration. Review medication intake, particularly oral contraceptives,...
381
Varicose Veins II: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care01:26

Varicose Veins II: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care

290
Varicose veins, or varicosities, develop when the valves in the veins, which control blood flow, weaken or damage. It causes blood to pool and the veins to enlarge. Understanding the clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and management options for varicose veins is crucial for effective treatment and relief.Clinical manifestationsClinical manifestations of varicose veins include a heavy, achy feeling or pain after prolonged standing or sitting. This discomfort can often be relieved by...
290
Veins of Lower Limbs01:15

Veins of Lower Limbs

3.0K
The human body consists of an intricate network of veins responsible for the crucial task of blood drainage from the lower limbs. These veins can be categorized into two main types: deep veins and superficial veins.
Formed by the union of the medial and lateral plantar veins, the posterior tibial vein, rising through the calf muscle, assimilates the fibular vein. The anterior tibial vein, a superior extension of the foot's dorsalis pedis vein, merges with the posterior tibial vein at the...
3.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Cytological Evaluation of Space-Occupying Lesions of the Liver by Fine Needle Aspiration.

Cureus·2026
Same author

Spider-Silk-Like Single-Fiber Actuators with Two Actuation Modes Driven by Water.

Nano letters·2026
Same author

Bioinspired ultra-fast dissolving core-sheath beaded-structured nanofibrous membranes <i>via</i> one-step emulsion electrospinning for skin moisturization.

Materials horizons·2026
Same author

Evaluation of nucleic acid-based matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry for rapid identification of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> and drug resistance in patients with retreatment tuberculosis.

Frontiers in microbiology·2026
Same author

Aberrant multivariate mapping between behavioral profiles and cortical morphological brain networks in children with autism spectrum disorder.

Translational psychiatry·2026
Same author

Corrigendum to "Development and Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for Postoperative Pulmonary Infection in Renal Transplant Patients" Transplantation Proceedings, 58(2026), 511-519.

Transplantation proceedings·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 31, 2026

Procedure for Human Saphenous Veins Ex Vivo Perfusion and External Reinforcement
09:50

Procedure for Human Saphenous Veins Ex Vivo Perfusion and External Reinforcement

Published on: October 1, 2014

11.9K

Smart medical stocking using memory polymer for chronic venous disorders.

Bipin Kumar1, Jinlian Hu2, Ning Pan3

  • 1Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong; Division of Textiles, Biological & Agricultural Engineering, UC Davis, CA, USA.

Biomaterials
|October 30, 2015
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces smart compression stockings made with shape-memory polymers. These innovative stockings allow for externally controlled pressure, addressing a key challenge in treating venous disorders.

Keywords:
Compression stockingCompression therapyHeat stimuliInterface pressureRubber elasticityShape memory polymerVenous ulcers

More Related Videos

Fabrication of a Bioactive, PCL-based "Self-fitting" Shape Memory Polymer Scaffold
09:37

Fabrication of a Bioactive, PCL-based "Self-fitting" Shape Memory Polymer Scaffold

Published on: October 23, 2015

13.6K
Author Spotlight: Enhancing Grasping Abilities for Hemiplegic Patients with Flexible Robotic Limbs
03:55

Author Spotlight: Enhancing Grasping Abilities for Hemiplegic Patients with Flexible Robotic Limbs

Published on: October 27, 2023

3.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 31, 2026

Procedure for Human Saphenous Veins Ex Vivo Perfusion and External Reinforcement
09:50

Procedure for Human Saphenous Veins Ex Vivo Perfusion and External Reinforcement

Published on: October 1, 2014

11.9K
Fabrication of a Bioactive, PCL-based "Self-fitting" Shape Memory Polymer Scaffold
09:37

Fabrication of a Bioactive, PCL-based "Self-fitting" Shape Memory Polymer Scaffold

Published on: October 23, 2015

13.6K
Author Spotlight: Enhancing Grasping Abilities for Hemiplegic Patients with Flexible Robotic Limbs
03:55

Author Spotlight: Enhancing Grasping Abilities for Hemiplegic Patients with Flexible Robotic Limbs

Published on: October 27, 2023

3.0K

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Textile Engineering

Background:

  • Effective compression therapy for chronic venous disorders relies on precise and sustained pressure from medical stockings.
  • Maintaining adequate compression levels with traditional hosiery presents a significant clinical challenge.
  • Existing solutions often fail to provide consistent and adjustable compression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and investigate a novel smart compression stocking utilizing shape-memory polymers.
  • To enable externally controlled pressure adjustments in stockings for improved therapeutic outcomes.
  • To overcome the limitations of conventional compression garments in managing venous conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Derivation of design criteria based on thermodynamical rubber theories for controlled pressure adjustment.
  • Development of a stocking prototype using a blend yarn of shape-memory polyurethane and nylon filaments.
  • Extensive experimental validation to assess feasibility and identify influencing factors.

Main Results:

  • Successful design and development of a smart compression stocking prototype.
  • Demonstration of externally controlled pressure adjustment using heat stimuli.
  • Identification of key parameters influencing the performance of the smart stocking.

Conclusions:

  • Smart compression stockings utilizing shape-memory polymers offer a viable solution for adjustable and sustained compression therapy.
  • This technology has the potential to significantly improve the management of chronic venous disorders.
  • Further research can optimize the design for enhanced clinical application and patient compliance.