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Effect of medical compression
Compression products apply a carefully
controlled pressure on tissue and veins. This
improves the blood return in the veins and
increases the lymphatic flow. At the same
time, it improves microcirculation and there-
fore the supply to the tissue.
Target group
The intended target group includes patients
who have been prescribed a compression
product for individual compression therapy
by the responsible physician or trained health
professional. The target group also includes
user groups from health care professions who
apply the products to patients.
Indications and contraindications
Indications
• Edema caused by chronic venous disease
(CVD) due to obstruction or valvular insuffi-
ciency: treatment and/or prevention
• CVD with venous edema, skin changes,
open and closed ulcers
• Lymphedema
• Lipedema
• Edema due to immobilization
• Non-specific edema or edema after surgery
Contraindications
• Advanced peripheral arterial occlusive
disease PAOD (ABPI <0.6, ankle blood
pressure <60 mmHg, toe blood pressure
<30 mmHg, or TcPO2 <20 mmHg instep)
• Severe cardiac insufficiency (NYHA III–IV)
• Septic phlebitis
• Phlegmasia coerulea dolens
• Severe sensory disturbances of the
extremity
• Advanced peripheral neuropathy (e.g. in
diabetes mellitus)
• Compression of an existing arterial bypass
(epifascial)
Relative contraindications that require a
particular balancing of benefits and risks:
• Allergy against compression material
• Inflammatory processes (compression prod-
ucts to reduce inflammation, pain or edema
in leg erysipelas or cellulitis should only
be used in combination with antibacterial
treatment)
• PAOD with ABPI between 0.6 and 0.9 and/or
ankle pressure between 60 and 90 mmHg
• Skin diseases with massive exudation
• Primary chronic polyarthritis
Risks and side effects
Inelastic wraps can cause skin necrosis and
pressure damage to the peripheral nerves
if handled improperly. Itching, scaling and
signs of inflammation may occur under the
compression aids in cases of sensitive skin,
so adequate skin care is advised. Regular
medical check-ups are required to maintain
successful therapy. If acute pain or skin
irritation occurs while wearing, immediately
consult your physician. In this case, the
compression aid should no longer be worn
until otherwise prescribed by a physician.
Please
note: Consult your physician. The
precautions and contraindications listed here
are guidelines only and are no substitute for
medical advice.
Special instructions
• Protect the compression product from
ointments, oils and greases to preserve its
service life.
• Compression products must not be worn
over open wounds. Wounds should be
covered with appropriate dressings.
• Failure to comply with this instruction may
reduce the safety and effectiveness of the
product.
• All serious incidents that occur when using
the product should be reported to the
manufacturer and the competent supervi-
sory authority.
• It should be ensured that the pressure
of the compression product decreases
(degressive pressure gradient) from distal
to proximal (away from the body to close to
the body).
• Make sure that the liner does not crease.
Application
Applying the Compreflex
1. Pull on the provided liner. Please make
sure that you first follow the instructions
for applying the calf and knee compression
aid before finally applying the thigh
compression aid.
2. Before applying, unfold each hook fastener
on the product to its full length, roll the
ends back and secure them there so that
they cannot get tangled. Slide the foot into
the opening between the elastic insert
and the product and pull the product up
to the thigh, but no further than the liner.
The textile label is located on the top at the
back of the leg and faces outward.
3. Carefully position the two lowest hook
fasteners over the leg and fasten them
without applying compression. The hook
fasteners should overlap as little as possible
without leaving any gap between them.
Press the ends of the fasteners firmly to the
sides. Continue positioning the remaining
hook fasteners in the same way and fix
them in place.
4. Apply the Accutabs: your prescribing physi-
cian should tell you which compression
range is best for you. Apply the Accutabs
accordingly and then close the hook
fasteners as directed (refer to the Accutab
instructions for use).
5. Then place the waist attachment around
the waist. The belt may be trimmed to
desired length. Fasten the wide end of
the waist attachment on the belt. Pull the
narrow end towards the knee and fasten it
on the wrap.
Removing the Compreflex
First remove the belt and the waist attach-
ment. Then loosen each hook fastener, roll
their ends backwards and secure them there
so that they cannot get tangled. Remove the
product from the leg and take off the liner.
Storage, wearing period and service life
Unless otherwise prescribed by your physi-
cian, the compression product can be worn
during the day and overnight. However,
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