Thuasne VENOFLEX Manual De Instrucciones página 5

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Purpose
Compression stockings are the basic therapy in the treatment of venous disorders and oedemas. In
addition to their medical effect, compression stockings support your well-being as a whole.
Compression therapy comprises measures of exterior, planar pressure applications in case of
venous disorders and lymphatic drainage problems. The application of planar pressure is to prevent
the development of oedemas and support venous reflux or lymphatic drainage.
Compression therapy generally is a long-term treatment and requires the corresponding pro-
ducts which – if the medical indication is given – the patient him/herself applies upon the doctor's
instruction.
Indications
Primary and secondary varicosis; varices during pregnancy; supporting sclerotherapy; after surgical
venous interventions; superficial thrombophlebitis, as well as condition after healed up phlebitis;
deep vein thrombosis; condition after thrombosis; postthrombotic syndrome; thrombosis prophy-
laxis for mobile patients; CVI of stages I – III according to Widmer and C1 – C6 according to CEAP;
ulcer prevention; venous insufficiency; angiodysplasias; lymphoedemas; oedemas during pregnan-
cy; post-traumatic oedemas; postoperative oedemas; cyclic idiopathic oedemas; lipoedemas; lipo-
lympoedemas; phlebo-lymphatic oedemas; congestive conditions as a result of immobility (arthro-
genous congestion syndrome; pareses and partial pareses of extremities); improvement of venous
symptoms; occupational oedemas (walking and standing work; sedentary work).
After burns and for scar treatment, we recommend our special products for scar therapy.
Absolute contraindications
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) stage III/IV; decompensated heart failure; septic phlebi-
tis; phlegmasia coerulea dolens; acute erysipelas; acute bacterial, viral or allergic inflammations; un-
treated or advanced dermatoses /contact dermatitis; untreated open wounds; swelling of extremi-
ties of unknown origin; untreated malignant tumours.
Relative contraindications
Pronounced exudative dermatoses; malignant lymphoedema; peripheral arterial occlusive disease
(PAOD) stage I/II; peripheral neuropathy associated with diabetes mellitus; sensitivity disorders of
extremities; compensated heart failure; skin infections; dermatoses (e.g. blistering dermatoses);
intolerance of pressure or of product ingredients; primary chronic polyarthritis. In case of open
wounds in the treatment area, the wound area must first covered with an adequate wound dressing
or a bandage before the compression stockings are put on.
THUASNE Deutschland GmbH accepts no liability for failure to observe these contraindications.
Side effects
No side effects are known if properly used. In case of any negative changes during the application,
please consult your doctor or the medical retailer immediately. In case of complaints in connection
with the product, such as damage of the knitted fabric or lack of fit, please contact directly your
medical retailer.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for damages / injuries which resulted due to improper handling
or misuse.
Precautions
Follow the instructions given by your doctor, by an orthopaedic technician or medical expert
personnel. If you experience severe pain or discomfort, please see your doctor, an orthopaedic
technician or medical expert personnel. Store at room temperature, preferably in the original
packaging.
To guarantee its effectiveness and for reasons of hygiene, the product may not be passed on to other
patients. Any serious incident that occurs in connection with the product must be reported to the
manufacturer and to the competent authority of the Member State in which the user and/or patient
are/is domiciled.
Directions for putting the stockings on
Put on your compression stockings in the morning after getting up. Sharp finger nails or
jewellery may damage the stockings. It would be best to put on your compression stockings with
rubber gloves; you can thus roll up the stocking with the palm of your hand until it fits perfectly
without wrinkles. When you use stockings with an adhesive band, please be sure not to get your