He developed the concept of GRADUATED compression therapy.
Who is Conrad Jobst?
Medicare's minimum compression level to heal a VLU.
What is 30-40mmHg?
The primary mechanism of compression therapy when treating lymphedema in the maintenance stage.
What is stiffness or containment?
You measure this for a compression stocking to deliver the proper dosage.
What are circumferences of the limb?
Sheer & Soft
Who is mediven (medi)?
The unofficial godfather of compression therapy.
Who is Hugo Partsch?
The dosage a short-stretch bandage applies to a limb.
What is variable? Depends on the person applying the bandage.
When are pneumatic compression pumps an appropriate treatment for lymphedema?
When used as a supplementary treatment to MLD and compression garments/bandaging?
The unique feature of a velcro compression wrap.
What is adjustable compression?
503 Rubber
Who is Sigvaris?
She will talk compression therapy until your eyes are blue, red, and green.
Who is Teri Morrison?
You wear two elastic stockings over each other to create this result.
What is cumulative compression?
Name a better compression garment alternative for this patient.
What is a flat-knit or adjustable wrap compression garment ?
The reason the bank robber passed out before making a getaway.
What was wearing his compression stocking incorrectly?
Ready Wrap
Who is Solaris (L&R)?
He can put on compression stockings with barely using his hands.
Who is Joe Caprini?
You choose a circaid juxtalite HD over a circaid juxtalite when this is present.
What is phlebolymphedema?
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)
mmHG range for a class 1 lower extremity compression garment in Germany (RAL Standard).
What is 18-21mmHg?
Core-spun
Who is Therafirm (Knit-rite)?
He paved the way for decades for better patient outcomes while supporting industry through his thoughtful leadership.
Who is the other Morrison?
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?
The current coverage guidelines for compression garments under Medicare.
What is no coverage?
Name this helpful device
What is the medi butler?
Rejuva
Who is medi?