compression stockings
Circulation-boosting hosiery
Compression stockings are tight-fitting hosiery that apply graduated pressure to the legs, strongest at the ankle and decreasing upward.
They improve blood circulation and are worn to prevent or treat varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, and leg swelling.
Medical professionals often recommend them for people who stand for long periods or during air travel: The doctor prescribed compression stockings after her surgery.
- varicose veinsDilated superficial vessels with pooling
- sclerotherapyInjection to collapse vessels
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- legAmbulatory limb
- graduatedCompleted formal studies
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- hosierysocks, tights, nylons, hose, knee-highs
- nursing carevital signs, patient care, medication administration, wound care, patient assessment
- compression wearsupport hose, support socks, arm sleeves, knee sleeves, flight socks
- medical wearscrubs, hospital gown, patient gown, surgical scrubs, lab coat
- surgical careoperating room, surgical nurse, sterile field, scrubbing in, OR
- medical fabricsgauze, bandages, surgical gowns, surgical masks, wound dressings