T.E.D.™ Anti-Embolism Stockings
T.E.D.™ anti-embolism stockings are clinically proven to reduce DVT1 and to promote increased blood flow velocity2,3,4 in the legs. T.E.D.™ anti-embolism stockings have also been shown to prevent the damaging effects of venous distension that occurs during surgery.5
T.E.D. anti-embolism stockings apply the clinically-proven graduated pressure pattern of 18mmHg at the ankle, 14mmHg at the calf, 8mmHg at the popliteal, 10mmHg at the lower thigh and 8mmHg at the upper thigh.1,4 It is important to measure the patient’s leg size to assure that the appropriate pressure pattern is applied.
References
1. Sachdeva A, Dalton M, Lees T. Graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018;11(11):Cd001484.
2. Jamieson R, Calderwood CJ, Greer IA. The effect of graduated compression stockings on blood velocity in the deep venous system of the lower limb in the postnatal period. BJOG. 2007;114(10):1292-4.
3. Sigel B, Edelstein AL, Felix WR Jr, Memhardt CR. Compression of the deep venous system of the lower leg during inactive recumbency. Arch Surg. 1973;106(1):38-43.
4. Sigel B, Edelstein AL, Savitch L, Hasty JH, Felix WR Jr. Type of compression for reducing venous stasis. Arch Surg. 1975; 110(2):171-175.
5. Coleridge-Smith PD, et al. Deep vein thrombosis: effect of graduated compression stockings on distension of the deep veins of the calf. Br J Surg. 1991; 78(6):724-726.
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To help prevent formation of deep vein thrombosis. To promote increased blood flow velocity in the legs by compression of the deep venous system.
Any local leg condition in which stocking would interfere, such as dermatitis, immediate postoperative vein ligation, gangrene or recent skin graft. Severe arteriosclerosis or other ischemic vascular disease. Massive edema (swelling) of legs or pulmonary edema from congestive heart failure. Extreme deformity of leg.
Proper sizing and application must be assured. Avoid contact with chloric bleach.
