Stockings, Compression (Compression Stockings; Elastic Stockings; Stockings, Elastic)

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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Venous thrombosisIntermittent pneumatic compressionNetley, South Australia

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