compression stocking

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compression
noun[U]
uk
/kəmˈpreʃ.ən/us
/kəmˈpreʃ.ən/
the act of pressing something into a smaller space or putting pressure on it from different sides until it ...
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stocking
noun[C]
uk
/ˈstɒk.ɪŋ/us
/ˈstɑː.kɪŋ/
one of a pair of tight-fitting coverings for the feet and legs made of thin material and often worn under skirts ...
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This can be eliminated by active exercise, acompressionstockingor bandaging and limb elevation.
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The preventive effect of acetylsalicylic acid is small, and the benefits of compression stockings and calf muscle pumping vary with the clinical situation.
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Methods include compression stockings (usually above the knee) and subcutaneous heparin (either low-molecularweight or unfractionated) in prophylactic doses.
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Unlike traditional dress or athletic stockings and socks, compression stockings use stronger elastics to create significant pressure on the legs, ankles and feet.
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Compression devices, such as abdominal binders and compression stockings, help to reduce the amount of pooling blood.
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In hospitalized non-surgical stroke patients, mechanical measures (compression stockings) resulted in skin damage and no clinical improvement.
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This trauma can include breaking bones, strapping extremities in too tightly, and using high-pressured compression stockings.
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Compression stockings are offered in different levels of compression.
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Compression stockings are tightest at the ankles and gradually become less constrictive towards the knees and thighs.
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Deep vein thrombosis is prevented with compression stockings, intermittent pneumatic compression of the calves, or both.
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The use of stockings for the entire day is more effective than just half the day or not using compression stockings at all.
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Compressing the legs and lower body, through crossing the legs, squatting, or the use of compression stockings can help.
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Leg ulcers can be prevented by using compression stockings to prevent blood pooling and back flow.
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Like gradient compression stockings, anti-embolism stockings deliver a distributed amount of compression at the ankle and up the leg.
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This trauma can include breaking bones, strapping extremities in too tightly and using high-pressured compression stockings.
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Compression stockings should be fitted to achieve the greatest benefit.
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Prevention options for at-risk individuals include early and frequent walking, calf exercises, anticoagulants, aspirin, graduated compression stockings, and intermittent pneumatic compression.
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Data on the effectiveness of compression stockings among hospitalized non-surgical patients without stroke is scarce.
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