Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 4, 2025

Fabrication of Compressed Hosiery and Measurement of its Pressure Characteristic Exerted on the Lower Limbs
Published on: May 27, 2020
Changes in Transcutaneous Oxygen Pressure in the Lower Limb Associated with the Use of Elastic Compression Stockings
Hiromi Moriwaki1, Takayoshi Ueno1, Tomio Kawasaki2
1Division of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan.
Abstract:
Objective: Elastic compression stockings are used to prevent venous thrombosis in postsurgical patients. However, they have been associated with skin complications, such as medical device-related pressure ulcers. This study aimed to assess the effect of elastic compression stockings on the skin tissue status of the lower limbs. Methods: Transcutaneous oxygen pressure (TcPO2) was measured in the anterior tibia and corresponding soft skin of healthy subjects before, during, and after continuous use of elastic stockings for 30 min. Results: Wearing elastic stockings significantly reduced TcPO2 in the skin of the anterior tibia, and removal of the stockings restored TcPO2 values. Both individuals who exercised regularly and men had lower TcPO2 at all measurement points than both individuals who did not exercise and women. Older subjects (50-60 years) had reduced TcPO2 in the sural region than younger ones (20-30 years). Conclusion: The use of elastic compression stockings caused an early decrease of TcPO2 in healthy subjects. Clinical patients were predicted to be at a high risk of wounding.
Related Concept Videos
Assessing Blood pressure in the Leg
Preparation:
Peripheral Arterial Disease II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Evaluation
Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management
Pulse Assessment Sites
Peripheral Artery Disease IV: Nursing Management
Sites for measruring blood pressure
The Brachial Artery: Primary Site for Blood Pressure Measurement

