Avicenum PHLEBO 250, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Intended use:
This medical aid is intended for compression therapy of circulatory disorders and various
types of oedema in the leg.
Indications:
• chronic venous insufficiency – its subjective and objective manifestations, prevention
• primary and secondary varicose veins in the legs
• superficial thrombophlebitis
• oedemas associated with post-thrombotic syndrome after overcoming phlebothrombosis
• oedemas and varicose veins in pregnancy
• conditions following the occurrence of phlebothrombosis and thrombophlebitis in the legs
• prevention of phlebothrombosis in surgical treatment and subsequently also
thromboembolic conditions (especially surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology)
• oedemas of the lower limbs (postoperative and post-traumatic, lymphatic, obesity-
related oedemas, idiopathic oedemas of the lower limbs)
• compression support following sclerotherapy of varicose veins of the legs
• compression support following surgical extirpation of varicose veins (classic surgery,
radiofrequency ablation or laser ablation of varicose veins)
• travel-related thrombosis (economy class syndrome)
If you are using a compression medical aid for the first time, consult your doctor to
determine the proper compression class and have regular check-ups during the treatment.
Contraindications:
• acute weeping skin manifestations
• acute limb ischaemia
• critical limb ischaemia
• decompensated cardiac insufficiency
• phlegmasia cerulea dolens, phlegmasia alba dolens
• hypersensitivity to materials used
• limb numbness disorders (e.g. peripheral neuropathy in diabetes mellitus)
Your doctor should consider the use of the compression stockings in view of the known
contraindications and possible risks compared to the product’s therapeutic benefits.
Target group:
Patients with primary varicose veins, patients after venous thrombosis and patients with
the above-mentioned indications. Compression medical stockings are intended for use on
healthy, intact skin. This compression medical aid is suitable for all age groups and both
sexes. There are no restrictions for use during pregnancy.
Side effects:
Side effects may occur, especially if the compression medical aid does not fit properly or
if it is worn when at rest. There may be bruising, impaired blood flow due to pressure on
blood vessels, or impaired sensitivity due to excessive nerve compression. Sensitive and
hypersensitive individuals may experience skin irritation (redness, itching, or blistering) in
places where the compression stocking comes into contact with the skin.