How to choose the right anti-embolic stockings according to the degree of compression – an overview of models with prices

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• What are anti-embolic stockings
• Stockings Venotex
• Mediven Thrombexin 18
• Stockings Sigvaris
• Ergoforma stockings anti-embolic
• Stockings Intex
• Stockings Relaxsan
• Stockings Orto
• How to choose anti-embolic stockings

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Anti-embolic knitwear has become popular recently due to an increase in the number of cases of embolism during surgery or childbirth. Anti-embolic stockings are used in the process of surgery or childbirth for antithrombotic effects (unlike compression tights, which are recommended for constant use or elastic bandages that are uncomfortable in this situation).

What are anti-embolic stockings

This type of knitwear refers exclusively to the hospital type and is not intended for continuous wear. Elastic stockings for surgery produce uniform additional pressure on the lower extremities, preventing the appearance of exogenous or endogenous emboli during surgery or childbirth. The danger of this effect lies in the fact that it can lead to critical violations of the blood circulation of tissues, their death, and even the death of the patient in the event of a detached blood clot. Types of embolism:

1. Air embolism. Occurs when blood vessels become clogged with an air bubble. It is important to know that getting an air or gas mass during an intramuscular injection will not lead to critical consequences, it remains in the tissues and does not enter the bloodstream. It is much more dangerous that an air bubble enters large vessels through which it is carried in full and provokes an embolism..
2. Thromboembolism. Vascular blockage with a blood clot, a piece of fatty tissue, or a foreign body that has fallen into the bloodstream and forms a blood clot. According to statistics, in most cases, thrombosis occurs specifically in the veins of the legs. This is due to the structural features of the venous system and gravitational impact. During the operation, the vessels are damaged, fragments of coagulated blood are formed on their walls, which inevitably enter the bloodstream.

Anti-embolic stockings exert distributed directional pressure over the entire area of ​​the legs. From the ankles to the thigh, the pressure decreases, thereby provoking active blood flow. During childbirth, there is a likelihood of thrombosis due to increased load on the circulatory system. In this case, anti-embolic knitwear is also used. You can order and buy stockings for surgery in any specialized online store or by mail. Anti-embolic underwear is divided into classes according to the degree of compression and the purpose for use during hospitalization:

• 1 compression class – the birth and postpartum stage (3-6 days), operations for a period of not more than 45 minutes (when the patient is positioned for thrombosis), prolonged surgical procedures, the period of resuscitation, a long, stationary position after injuries or some diseases;
• 2 compression class – varicose veins, the presence of nodes, all indications related to the first group;
• 3 compression class – chronic venous insufficiency, severe leg edema, thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities, venous lymphatic insufficiency, compression therapy of the legs after surgery.

Stockings Venotex

The German company Venoteks specializes in compression and anti-embolic underwear. All products are manufactured in accordance with the standard EN ISO 13485 and in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the Russian Federation. Today, these products are recommended by most experts as the most common with a confirmed medical effect in the country..

• Name: VENOTEKS THROMBO18 1A210;
• price: 1800 rubles;
• characteristics: sizes – S, M, L, XL; color – white (opaque), steam sterilized at 120 ° C or machine washable at 90 ° C, compression class – 1;
• pluses: hypoallergenic, open toe, color coding of sizes, guarantee of preservation of properties with constant wear – 30 days;
• cons: inability to use for local ulcers or damage to the legs, standard cut.

There are models for patients with overweight, uncharacteristic structure of the legs or individual characteristics after surgery. For instance:

• Name: VENOTEKS THROMBO18 1A212;
• price: 1800 rubles;
• characteristics: sizes – S, M, L, XL; color – white (opaque), sterilization at 120 ° C with steam or machine washable at 90 ° C, compression class – 1;
• pluses: hypoallergenic, open toe, color coding of sizes, guarantee of preservation of properties with constant wear – 30 days, suitable for patients with overweight;
• cons: inability to use for local ulcers or damage to the legs.

Mediven Thrombexin 18

This manufacturer offers a classic anti-embolic hospital underwear, designed for use in the postoperative period or during childbirth:

• name: Medi thrombexin 18;
• price: 1800 rubles;
• characteristics: sizes – S, SX, L, XL; color – white (opaque), the ability to wash in an automatic washing machine at 95 ° C, compression class – 1;
• pluses: hypoallergenicity, antimicrobial tissue in the toe area, a hole under the fingers for microcirculation control, color coding of sizes;
• cons: the inability to use for local ulcers or damage to the legs, a small range of sizes.

Some models are designed to prevent thrombosis not only in the leg area of ​​the legs, but also up to the waist. Mediven THROMBEXIN 18 anti-embolic stockings with fastener at the waist are prescribed for an increased predisposition to thromboembolism or a serious degree of varicose veins:

• name: medi thrombexin 18 with a fastener on a waist;
• price: 2500 rubles;
• characteristics: sizes – from X-S to XL-X; color – white (opaque), the ability to wash in an automatic washing machine at 95 ° C, compression class – 1;
• pluses: step-by-step compression distribution from the ankle to the waist, hypoallergenicity, antimicrobial tissue in the toe area, a hole under the fingers for microcirculation control, color-coded sizes, elastic retainer at the waist, open abdomen;
• cons: the inability to use for local ulcers or damage to the legs, a short operational period of the fastener.

Stockings Sigvaris

Sigvaris specializes in compression hosiery, but there are anti-embolic models in the line of models. SIGVARIS TROMBO stockings with silicone elastic are a classic product for hospital wear:

• name: SIGVARIS TROMBO on silicone rubber;
• price: 2000 rubles;
• characteristics: size –X; color – white (opaque), the ability to wash in an automatic washing machine at 95 ° C, compression class – 1;
• pluses: hypoallergenic, open toes, neutral reaction to medicinal ointments and solutions, silicone gum that does not pull the thigh;
• cons: inability to use for local ulcers or damage to the legs, one size, standard cut.

We should also mention the SIGVARIS TROMBO model with a belt clip. It was developed to minimize pressure on the thigh. The linen is fixed with belt buckles:

• name: SIGVARIS TROMBO with belt fixation, compression class – 1;
• price: 3000 rubles;
• characteristics: sizes – S, M, L, X-S; color – white (opaque), the ability to wash in an automatic washing machine at 95 ° C;
• pluses: hypoallergenic, open toes, neutral reaction to medicinal ointments and solutions, silicone gum that does not pull the thigh;
• cons: the inability to use for local ulcers or damage to the legs, standard cut, poor efficiency of the belt clips, the fragility of the upper edge of the product, unreasonably high price.

Ergoforma stockings anti-embolic

Ergoforma acts in the budget segment of the hospital knitwear market, but at the same time the products do not lose the characteristics necessary for therapy.

• name: Ergoforma antiembolic for pregnant or operating (size 3) white;
• price: 800 rubles (depending on size);
• characteristics: possible sizes – 1,2,3 (a scheme for choosing a suitable size is presented on the manufacturer’s website); color – white (opaque), the ability to wash in an automatic washing machine at 80 ° C, compression class – 1;
• pluses: hypoallergenic, fabric gum that does not pull the hip, the ability to choose the shape and size, low price;
• cons: fragility of the upper edge, fully closed toe.

The Ergoforma standard segment is represented by the Ergoforma 213 model, which are cheaper than similar products from other manufacturers:

• name: Ergoforma antiembolic (white long);
• price: 1350 rubles;
• characteristics: possible sizes – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (a table for choosing a suitable size is presented on the manufacturer’s website), the ability to wash in an automatic washing machine at 80 ° C, compression class – 2;
• pluses – hypoallergenicity, fabric gum that does not pull the hip, the ability to choose the shape and size, low price, long stocking (closes the leg to the genitals);
• cons – fragility of the upper edge, difficult selection of a suitable size.

Stockings Intex

The Russian company Intex produces a wide range of compression hosiery, bandages and related products. Among the anti-embolic stockings, there are only 2 models АМЧ-1к and АМЧ-2к (differ in compression class).

• name: АМЧ-1к (АМЧ-2к);
• price: 1500 or 2500 rubles;
• characteristics: possible sizes – S, M, L, XL; color – white (opaque), the ability to wash in an automatic washing machine at 95 ° C, compression classes 1 and 2.
• pluses: hypoallergenicity, open toe, silicone gum, located to the edge of the product, the presence of a model modification for a wide thigh;
• cons: inability to use for local ulcers or damage to the legs, standard cut, fragility of the upper edge.

Stockings Relaxsan

Firm Relaxsan (Italy) specializes in compression knitwear. The range of anti-embolic stockings is not too wide, but on the market the most common model is Relaxsan Medicale Anti Еmbolism ECO M2370AL (1 class-18-22 mm). This manufacturer, unfortunately, is the leader in negative reviews among consumers:

• name: Relaxsan Medicale Anti Embolism ECO M2370AL;
• price: 1300 rubles;
• characteristics: possible sizes – S, M, L, XL; color – white (opaque), toe – open, compression class 1;
• pluses: hypoallergenicity;
• cons: inability to use for local ulcers or damage to the legs, standard cut, fragility of the upper edge, quickly stretch.

It is also surprising that in most stores models of the second class of compression are cheaper than the first. For example, this product, which is an improved version of the above:

• name: Relaxsan Medicale Anti Embolism ECO M2370A;
• price: 1000 rubles;
• characteristics: possible sizes – S, M, L, XL; color – white (opaque), toe – open, compression class 2;
• pluses: hypoallergenicity;
• cons: inability to use for local ulcers or damage to the legs, standard cut, fragility of the upper edge, quickly stretch.

Stockings Orto

The second domestic manufacturer of medical knitwear, presented for comparison. Products are average in price, but are of high quality. For example:

• name: ORTO (stockings for childbirth) 602;
• price: 1100 rubles;
• characteristics: possible sizes – S, M, L, XL; color – white (opaque), toe – open, compression class 1.
• pluses: hypoallergenic, the external coating repels moisture (for example, amniotic fluid);
• Cons: standard cut, stretch quickly, do not tolerate washing.

In the lineup there are non-paired antithrombotic products, that is, only for one leg, although for some reason the manufacturer sells them more expensive than a pair. For instance:

• name: ORTO for surgery or childbirth, left (right);
• price: 1300 rubles;
• characteristics: possible sizes – S, M, L, XL; color – white (opaque), toe – closed, compression class 1.
• pluses: hypoallergenicity;
• Cons: standard cut, quickly stretch, poorly tolerate washing, no diagnostic holes in the foot area.

How to choose anti-embolic stockings

The main criterion when choosing an anti-embolic stocking is size. In this case, all measurements are taken into account, but the key ones are ankle girth and leg length. Depending on the features of the structure, completeness, you can choose the most suitable model (there are a lot of them on the market). Separately, it is worth specifying the size of the retainer at the waist when buying products with belt-fixing, because many manufacturers make this part standard.

You can order and buy goods with delivery in any special online store. Deliver a purchase in St. Petersburg and Moscow within 1-2 days. You should not buy such products at sales or with an unmotivated discount – no one guarantees quality and hypoallergenicity from unknown manufacturers. In addition, there is the opportunity to buy a fake, no matter how attractive the price.

In addition to dimensions, you need to remember about the intolerance of the materials from which the products are made. The compression class is prescribed only by a doctor. Self-selection can aggravate the state by tightening the tissues, or vice versa – not to provide the necessary pressure on the vessels. Be sure to choose should be anti-embolic stockings with holes in the foot area and open socks, so that you can determine the quality of microcirculation of blood vessels and avoid the appearance of fungal diseases and parasites.