Jobst Ulcercare Medical Compression Stocking & Compression Liners with Left Zip Beige – XXXX Large

105.00

Jobst Ulcercare Medical Compression Stocking & Compression Liners is a 2-in-1 compression system that is designed for patient’s self-management…

Description

Jobst Ulcercare Medical Compression Stocking & Compression Liners is a 2-in-1 compression system that is designed for patient’s self-management to facilitate easy changing of the wound dressing and to allow for improved personal hygiene, e.g. bathing. It shows low friction on the liner making it easy to don, and has an anatomically shaped heel and open toes for high wearing comfort. This Ready-to-wear therapeutic gradient compression system enables effective management of a venous leg ulcer while offering ease of use at the same time – the perfect combination for providing patients with a higher quality of life.

Jobst Ulcercare Medical Compression Stocking & Compression Liners is a compression system designed for maximum patient compliance. It delivers a high stiffness factor to provide effective compression, and easy handling by patients or caregivers.

The Jobst Ulcercare Medical Compression Stocking, along with the Compression Liner, provides graduated compression of 40 mmHg (targeted nominal compression for an average ankle size), the doctors’ recommended pressure for the healing of venous leg ulcers. The Compression Liner contains silk for ease of donning. The Medical Compression Stockings have fast moisture transport for more patient comfort, and is compatible with common footwear and clothing to enable a normal lifestyle.

Jobst Ulcercare Medical Compression Stocking & Compression Liner is a cost effective choice and is easy and convenient to use. They minimize nursing care time per patient, per visit, and are designed for maximum patient compliance.

The zip version has an improved zipper for easy donning, and has an improved locking mechanism to keep the closed zipper in place. It is available with zipper on left or right side for comfortable closure on the opposite side of the wound, and is washable at 105°F or 40°C for hygienic re-use.

Uses

Compression Liner:

The Jobst Ulcercare Compression Liners provide mild compression for non-ambulatory patients to help manage lower leg edema during bed rest. They may be used to hold a wound dressing in place.

The Compression Liners have an anatomically shaped heel and toe for high wearing comfort. They contain silk to promote healthy skin, facilitate easy donning and provide maximum compliance.

They are suitable for managing venous ulcers after oedema reduction and preventing venous ulcers after oedema reduction.

Medical Compression Stocking:

The Jobst Ulcercare Medical Compression Stocking, along with the Compression Liner, provides graduated compression of 40 mmHg (targeted nominal compression for an average ankle size), the doctors’ recommended pressure for the healing of venous leg ulcers.

The Stocking delivers a high stiffness factor to provide effective compression, and has a fast moisture transport for more patient comfort.

The zip version has an improved zipper for easy donning, and has an improved locking mechanism to keep the closed zipper in place. It is available with zipper on left or right side for comfortable closure on the opposite side of the wound.

Application

How to put on the Jobst Compression Liner:

Gather the Compression Liner in both hands, so that the toes can easily reach the end of the liner.

Pull the Compression Liner onto the foot, aligning the heel of the Liner with the heel of the foot.

Gently pull the Compression Liner up the leg, taking special care to ease it over the wound dressing.

Pull it upwards to the knee. Do not roll down or fold the top of the stocking.

Smooth any wrinkles and adjust the heel and toe of the Compression Liner for comfort.

How to put on the Jobst Medical Compression Stocking with Zipper:

When selecting Left or Right Closure (zipper), choose the side opposite the wound.

Open the zipper completely. Apply the Compression Liner as instructed above.

Point your toes and slip your foot into the foot area. Place your thumb between the zipper and your leg to protect your skin.

Zip it closed, keeping the elastic backing between your skin and the zipper.

Adjust any wrinkles or uncomfortable spots by gently pulling the fabric until the pressure is even.

Clinical Protocol for Venous Leg ulcers using JOBST Ulcercare:

  1. Appropriate physical examination and patient history
  2. Proper diagnosis via vascular testing (e.g. PPG, ABI, Doppler)
  3. Edema reduction via any of the following or a combination of elevation, short stretch bandaging (Comprilan), Unna’s boot (Gelocast)
  4. Appropriate wound management
  5. Compression healing – JOBST Ulcercare system
  6. Prevention/maintenance
  • Continued compression
  • JOBST Ulcercare
  • JOBST Custom (seamed or seamless)
  • JOBST Medical LegWear
  • Ambulation with compression
  • Periods of leg elevation