Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Compression Stockings

Tight coverings for the foot and leg that are worn to aid circulation in the legs, and prevent the formation of EDEMA and DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS. PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION STOCKINGS serve a similar purpose especially for bedridden patients, and following surgery.

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Abstract

Tight coverings for the foot and leg that are worn to aid circulation in the legs, and prevent the formation of EDEMA and DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS. PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION STOCKINGS serve a similar purpose especially for bedridden patients, and following surgery.

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7 entry terms
  • Stockings, Compression
  • Compression Stocking
  • Stocking, Compression
  • Elastic Stockings
  • Stockings, Elastic
  • Elastic Stocking
  • Stocking, Elastic

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

2007; use BANDAGES 1990-2006; for STOCKINGS ELASTIC use BANDAGES 1990-2006

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Previous Indexing

  • Bandages (1970-2006)

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  1. E07w.101w.400w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Compression Stockings. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D053828. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D053828
  2. Compression Stockings. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_stockings
  3. Compression Stockings. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q745049