Try: Avoid rolling gathering or bunching the fabric as this will only increase the pressure – like creating a super rubber band
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: compression stocking help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com
Keywords: Compression stockings compression socks compression garments
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Try applying moisturizer to legs or arm in the evening rather than just before putting on the stocking or sleeve
Materials: Skin moisturizer
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: compression stocking help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com
Keywords: Compression stockings compression socks compression garments
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Consider buying an electric powered hospital bed so the bed height can be raised or lowered as needed to make cr breathe easier and feel more comfortable
Materials: Electric hospital bed
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com
Keywords: Breathing laying down cheast congestion heart problem lung problem oxygen
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Using a measuring tape measure around the smallest part of the ankle this will be above the round bones on both sides of the ankle next measure around the fullest part of the calf then measure around the fullest part of the thigh then measure the ankle thigh and around the largest part of the hips
Materials: Measuring tape
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: compression stocking help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com
Keywords: Compression stockings compression socks compression garments
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Compression garments are easier to put on when cr first gets out of bed before swelling occurs
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: compression stocking help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com
Keywords: Compression stockings compression socks compression garments
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Make sure skin should be dry try applying a thin layer of cornstarch or powder
Materials: Cornstarch or powder
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: compression stocking help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com
Keywords: Compression stockings compression socks compression garments
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Remove rings and jewelry that can damage the garment wear rubber or vinyl gloves to prevent fingernails from damaging the fabric
Materials: Rubber or vinyl gloves
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: compression stocking help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com
Keywords: Compression stockings compression socks compression garments
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Try wearing rubber or vinyl gloves to help provide grip to distribute the fabric more easily
Materials: Vinyl or rubber gloves
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: compression stocking help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com
Keywords: Compression stockings compression socks compression garments
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: 2 grab bars will easily fit around toilet placed in a corner place one behind the toilet fixture and the other beside the toilet at a height of 33-36
Materials: Grab bars
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance
Information: n/a
References: bathroom aids help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com
Keywords: Grab bars toileting bathroom safety fell in bathroom installing grab bars
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Mount a grab bar along side the toilet at a length of 42 long; the rear-mounted bar should be a minimum of 24 or 36 long
Materials: Grab bars
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance
Information: n/a
References: bathroom aids help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com
Keywords: Grab bars toileting bathroom safety fell in bathroom installing grab bars
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed