GLORIAMED STRONG

UNIQUE STRETCH CHARACTERISTICS

The optimum elasticity allows a constant compression over long periods of time. The special porous mesh assures a normal transpiration of the skin. A complete range of styles and sizes, including Custom-made stockings, fit most patient needs.

On demand only: all models are also available with natural rubber.

Custom made products available

COMPOSITION:
Polyammide – Elastam
(Latex Free)

CERTIFIED

Category:

Size

Models

STAY-UP BAND:
plain with silicon drops

Indications / Contraindications

COMPRESSION CLASSES

STRONG 261:

Compression class 2

STRONG 361:

Compression class 3

 

INDICATIONS

CLASS 2 (23-32 mmHg)

Moderate symptoms of venous diseases such as aching heaviness and fatigue in the legs, chronic venous insufficiency, post sclerotherapy, prophylaxis of thrombosis, moderate to severe varicosities, post phlebitic syndrome, lymphedema, stasis dermatitis due to venous insufficiency, post fracture or post surgical edema, edema from burns, varices during pregnancy, pregnant patients with previous phlebitis.

CLASS 3 (34-46 mmHg)

More severe presentations of indications for class 2; correctable lymphedema, severe chronic venous insufficiency, post phlebitic syndrome, chronic post surgical venous insufficiencies, severe post thrombotic syndrome, venous ulcers.

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Absolute Contraindications:

High grade arterial insufficiency, wet dermatosis, acute dermatitis, cutaneous infections, wearing during bed rest or confinement to bed if not prescribed by physician (except antiembolism stockings). Metabolic edema, uncontrolled congestive heart failure, intermittent claudication, ischemia.

 

Relative Contraindications:

Sensory loss of the extremity, intolerance of compression stockings materials, advanced peripheral neuropathy ( e.g. diabetes mellitus), rheumatoid arthitis (RA).

Recommendations

Warnings:

Medical compression stockings are designed for day use, unless you have a prescription for night use. It is not necessary to remove the stockings during a short rest during the day.

Important Care information:

We always recommend the use of rubber gloves to wear medical stockings, avoid sharp fingernails and toenails, rings with sharp edges cause defects and breakage of the yarn, do not cut off any projecting threads inside the stocking.

Washing Instructions:

Wash daily by hand in warm water, not above 40°C, with mild detergents. Do not twist the stockings and dry away from heat sources and in flat position, avoid the direct sunlight.
Do not bleach, do not use gasoline or solvents. Do not use fabric conditioner
Do not iron
Do not dry clean. Do not use chemicals
Do not tumble dry