Compression Therapy
32.Select compression methods based on careful assessment of the patient.
33.Compression therapy heals more venous leg ulcers and decreases healing time compared to no compression therapy. Level of Evidence = A
34.Use of high compression to treat patients with LEVD is reported to be more effective than low compression. There are no differences in the effectiveness of the different types of products available for high compression. However, there is some suggestion that elastic layers might be more beneficial. Level of Evidence = A
35.Do not rely on antiembolism stockings or hose (15-17 mm Hg), which are not designed for therapeutic compression and should not be used as such.
36.Consider using a multi-layer system that contains an elastic layer, as this appears to be beneficial. Level of Evidence = A