Thuasne VENOFLEX - Purpose; Indications; Contraindications; Side Effects and Precautions

Purpose
Compressionstockingsarethebasictherapyinthetreatmentofvenousdisordersandoedemas.In
additiontotheirmedicaleect,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reux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;supercial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insuciency;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inammations;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rst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 eects
Nosideeects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t,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eectiveness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 nger 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tsperfectly
withoutwrinkles.Whenyouusestockingswithanadhesiveband,pleasebesurenottogetyour
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