KOLs of Compression Therapy
Woundn't mind if I do
Thats's Swell - compression in lymphedema
ABC's of compression
Name that brand
100
He developed the concept of GRADUATED compression therapy.
Who is Conrad Jobst?
100
Medicare's minimum compression level to heal a VLU.
What is 40mmHg?
100
The primary mechanism of compression therapy when treating lymphedema in the maintenance stage.
What is stiffness or containment?
100
You measure this for a compression stocking to deliver the proper dosage.
What are circumferences of the limb?
100
Sheer & Soft
Who is mediven (medi)?
200
The unofficial godfather of compression therapy.
Who is Hugo Partsch?
200
The dosage a short-stretch bandage applies to a limb.
What is variable? Depends on the person applying the bandage.
200
When are pneumatic compression pumps an appropriate treatment for lymphedema?
When used as a supplementary treatment to MLD and compression garments/bandaging?
200
The unique feature of a velcro compression wrap.
What is adjustable compression?
200
503 Rubber
Who is Sigvaris?
300
She will talk compression therapy until your eyes are blue, red, and green.
Who is Teri Morrison?
300
You wear two elastic stockings over each other to create this result.
What is cumulative compression?
300
Name a better stocking alternative for this patient.
What is a flat-knit compression garment ?
300
The reason the bank robber passed out before making a getaway.
What was wearing his compression stocking incorrectly?
300
Ready Wrap
Who is Solaris (L&R)?
400
He can put on compression stockings with barely using his hands.
Who is Joe Caprini?
400
You choose a circaid juxtalite HD over a circaid juxtalite when this is present.
What is edema or lymphedema?
400
The solution for a patient that needs Waist High compression but has reach and hand strength issues.
What is a modular garment?
(ex. combining capris with KH and Toe caps)
400
mmHG range for a class 1 lower extremity compression garment in Germany (RAL Standard).
What is 18-21mmHg?
400
Core-spun
Who is Therafirm (Knit-rite)?
500
He paved the way for decades for better patient outcomes while supporting industry through his thoughtful leadership.
Who is the other Morrison?
500
This is the progression of garments when it comes to low to high stiffness and containment.
What are elastic stockings, flat knit stockings and inelastic wraps?
500
The current coverage guidelines for compression garments under Medicare.
What is no coverage?
500
Name this helpful device
What is the medi butler?
500
Rejuva
Who is medi?