Credalast Cotton

Credalast Cotton Stockings are classic compression stockings that cleverly combine features for your patient’s comfort with all the health benefits of compression therapy. Soft against the skin, the cotton makes these stockings very comfortable to wear.

Indications

Class I – Light Support (Compression at ankle 14-17mm Hg)

Indications: Superficial or early varicose veins, varicose veins during pregnancy Other indications; post operatively and for long distance travel to help prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in normal risk groups.

Class II – Medium Support (Compression at ankle 18-24mm Hg)

Indications: Varicose veins of medium severity, venous ulcer treatment and prevention of occurrence and recurrence, mild oedema, varicose veins during pregnancy. Other indications; post operatively and for long distance travel to help prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in higher risk groups.

Class III – Firm Support (Compression at ankle 25-35mm Hg)

Indications: Gross varices, gross oedema, severe venous insufficiency, post thrombotic venous insufficiency and in the treatment and prevention of venous ulcers.

Contra-indications

Credalast® compression stockings should not be worn by anyone suffering from the following:

• Significant arterial disease (ischaemia) following vascular assessment

• Existing acute inflammatory episodes

• Acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

• Known sensitivity to the fabric of the stocking which includes elastane and nylon

• Peripheral neuropathy

• Congestive cardiac failure

• An ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) of less than 8 unless under strict medical or specialist supervision with regular follow up

Patients with diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis unless after specialist referral and under strict medical or specialist supervision with regular follow up

Credenhill assumes no liability as a result of any contra-indicated use of this product.

Warning and Precautions

Credalast compression stockings are intended for single patient use

• Ensure that your footwear is in good condition as shoes that have protruding nails or cracked soles may damage the stocking fabric

• Care should be taken when applying hosiery over bony prominences and thin legs to avoid damage to the skin and circulation

• Thigh length styles have a silicone grip top to maintain the stocking in the correct position on the leg

• Do not turn down the top of your stocking