Applying Elastic Stockings/Compression Socks

Hours: 0.07

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-AESCS

Compression hosiery plays a key role in the prevention and treatment of venous leg ulcers. Elastic stockings and compressions socks have been found to be successful in the management of various circulation problems in the legs. It is important when using hosiery that the correct selection, limb measurement, application, removal, and evaluation of effectiveness is undertaken, documented, and monitored. This process must always consider the individuals’ preferences.

Course Description

Compression hosiery plays a key role in the prevention and treatment of venous leg ulcers. Elastic stockings and compressions socks have been found to be successful in the management of various circulation problems in the legs. It is important when using hosiery that the correct selection, limb measurement, application, removal, and evaluation of effectiveness is undertaken, documented, and monitored. This process must always consider the individuals’ preferences.

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Course Details

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-AESCS

Hours: 0.07

Type: Pro-On-The-Go

Content Expiration Date: 9/30/2027

Outline:

Section 1: Applying Elastic Stockings/Compression Socks

Pre-Procedure

Supplies

Procedure for Applying Elastic Stockings/Compression Socks

Post Procedure

Course Contributor

References

Instructor: Edward Bartels, RN, BSN, MICN

Ed has 30 plus years of nursing experience with clinical roles in trauma, emergency, critical care, skilled nursing, behavioral health, occupational health, home care, and is a certified clinical nursing instructor in North Carolina. Ed served as Director of Nursing for rural emergency services and physician practices. Ed earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Ed retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 34 years served.

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Applying Elastic Stockings/Compression Socks

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