Description

COMPRESSION LEVELS LISTED BELOW

MILD / 8-15 MMHG
Persons sitting or standing for extended periods; great for preventative care

MODERATE / 15-20 MMHG
Travel, minor swelling, spider veins, pregnancy, minor varicose veins; first time wearers of therapeutic compression stockings.

ANTI-EMBOLISM / 18 MMHG
Bed confined or post-surgical, home convalescing individuals

FIRM / 20-30 MMHG
Moderate swelling or lymphedema, DVT (deep vein thrombosis), postsurgery, pregnancy, moderate varicose veins – prescription recommended (Seldom recommended for the diabetic patient.)

EXTRA FIRM / 30-40 MMHG
Severe swelling or lymphedema, DVT (deep vein thrombosis), post-surgery, pregnancy, severe varicose veins – not recommended for use without a physician recommendation (Very seldom recommended for the diabetic patient.)