URGO MEDICAL : Preventex

PREVENTEX®

Description

Preventex is a range of anti-embolism stockings specifically designed to reduce the risk of developing a blood clot or deep venous thrombosis caused by the slowing of the blood due to surgery or a prolonged period in bed.

Composition and Properties

Preventex is composed of Polyamide and elastane and is available in a range of sizes, knee-length, thigh-length and thigh length with belt to accommodate the different patient morphologies.

It has recently been improved and has a range of features and properties to ensure correct fitting and patient comfort.

A breathable silicon band on the thigh-length stockings for comfort and to maintain correct positioning
A 2-way stretch gusset to prevent a tourniquet effect and enhance patient comfort
An inspection opening under toes to provide easy access for the clinician
Anatomically designed heel to maintain the correct compression at the ankle and enhance patient comfort
Permanent size indicator sewn into the feet of both stockings for ease of identification

Preventex is now softer than before with a wider ankle to allow for easy application and fitting

Anti-embolism stockings work by providing graduated compression to the leg which increases the linear velocity of venous blood flow, reduces venous wall distension and improves valvular function.

Indications

Preventex is indicated for patients undergoing surgery or who have recently undergone surgery and who may be at risk of developing a deep venous thrombosis which can lead to Pulmonary Embolism.

Contraindications

Dermatitis, vein ligation (immediately post-operatively), gangrene,recent skin grafts, severe arteriosclerosis, massive oedema and extreme leg deformity.

Method of Use

1) Put hand into stocking as far as the heel. Pinch heel section and turn stocking inside out.

2) Fold back 1 inch (2.5cm) of stocking at foot opening

3) Apply stocking to the foot and unfold the extra inch towards the heel

4) Gather up the remaining stocking and take it over the foot and lower leg

5) Working in small sections, work the stocking up the leg

6) Twist the stocking back and forth whilst taking it up the leg. This evenly distributes the fabric over the leg and ensures the stocking stays in place.

Sizes available

BELOW KNEE
Ankle	Calf Circumference	Thigh Circumference	Leg Length	Size	Code No
< 20cm	< 32cm	-	< 41cm	S-REG	21
			41cm and above	S-LNG	31
20-24cm	32 to 36cm	-	< 43cm	M-REG	22
			43cm and above	M-LNG	32
23-26cm	36 to 42cm	-	< 46cm	L-REG	23
			46cm and above	L-LNG	33
25-28cm	40 to 46cm	-	< 46cm	XL-REG	24
			46cm and above	XL-LNG	34
> 28cm	44 to 56cm	-	< 48cm	XXL-REG	25
			48cm and above	XXL-LNG	35

THIGH LENGTH
Ankle	Calf Circumference	Thigh Circumference	Leg Length	Size	Code No
< 20cm	< 32cm	Up to 63cm	< 74cm	S-SHT	41
			74 to 80cm	S-REG	51
			80cm and above	S-LNG	61
20-24cm	32 to 36cm		< 74cm	M-SHT	42
			74 to 80cm	M-REG	52
			80cm and above	M-LNG	62
23-26cm	36 to 42cm		< 74cm	L-SHT	43
			74 to 80cm	L-REG	53
			80cm and above	L-LNG	63
> 26cm	40 to 46cm	63 to 81cm	< 74cm	XL-SHT	44
			74 to 80cm	XL-REG	54
			80cm and above	XL-LNG	64

THIGH LENGTH WITH BELT
Ankle	Calf Circumference	Thigh Circumference	Leg Length	Size	Code No
< 20cm	< 32cm	Up to 63cm	< 74cm	S-REG	81
< 20cm	< 32cm		74cm and above	S-LNG	91
20-24cm	32 to 36cm		< 74cm	M-REG	82
20-24cm	32 to 36cm		74cm and above	M-LNG	92
23-26cm	36 to 42cm		< 74cm	L-REG	83
23-26cm	36 to 42cm		74cm and above	L-LNG	93
> 26cm	40 to 46cm	63 to 81cm	< 74cm	XL-REG	84
> 26cm	40 to 46cm	63 to 81cm	74cm and above	XL-LNG	94

All stocking packets are colour coded according to the size-chart to aid selection