TED Hose Knee High Anti-Embolism Stockings

Why choose Ted Anti Embolism Stocking?

• Covidien TED Stockings help decrease leg swelling during the inactive period following surgery
• Promote comfortable fit without the constriction of harsh seams and ridges
• Protect critical popliteal area and promotes free leg movement
• Prevent the tourniquet effect with an interrupted band and functional two-ply panel
• Knee High Anti Embolism Stockings help ensure uninterrupted baseline protection whatever the risk level of the patient or when pneumatic/impulse compression is interrupted
• Inlay circumferential knit comes with a one-way stretch and delivers the clinically proven pressure pattern to the appropriate areas
• Pressure break at the popliteal vein ensures that the blood will flow continuously and smoothly through this critical area
• Kendall TED Knee High Anti-Embolism is designed to reduce venous stasis below the knee when thigh-length styles are medically contraindicated
• Closed toe of Covidien Anti Embolism Stocking provides extra comfort to patients
• Prescribed by physicians to treat and prevent a variety of conditions
• Manufactured under the most stringent quality control standards to assure the precise graduated compression pattern necessary to discourage formations of venous thromboembolism

When to use Covidien TED Stockings?

• To help prevent the formation of Deep Vein Thrombosis
• To promote increased blood flow velocity in the legs by compression of the deep venous system
• Knee high TED hoses are beneficial to people who are immobilized for a prolonged period of time, such as patients recuperating from surgery or serious illness
• Often used on individuals with a history of blood clots or a strong likelihood of developing one
• Also benefits individuals who are bedridden due to a bone fracture, traction or other orthopedic condition

How do Covidien Anti-Embolism Stockings work?

• Kendall Ted Anti Embolism Stockings squeeze leg from the ankle to the knee, helping the blood to circulate more quickly and reducing the chances of blood clotting
• Stockings prevent blood clots from forming in patients who have had surgery, are bedridden, highly inactive, or taking certain medicines
• Often prescribed to be worn for 23 hours each day, with a removal time of one hour for bathing and other activities

Clinically-Proven Pressure Pattern of TED Stockings

• TED Anti-Embolism Stockings prevent the damaging effects of venous distension that occurs during surgery and hospitalization
• Reduce the incidence of DVT up to 50% and promote the increased blood flow velocity in the legs 138% of baseline by compression of the deep venous system
• Covidien Compression Stockings provide the clinically proven compression pattern of 18mmHg at the ankle, 14mmHg at the calf, 8mmHg at the popliteal, 10mmHg at the lower thigh, and 8mmHg at the upper thigh
• It is important to measure the leg size of the patient to ensure that the appropriate pressure pattern is applied

 

Deep Vein Thrombosis

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) refers to the blood clots that can form in the veins of the leg following surgery or long periods of bed rest in the hospital
• If the blood clots become loose, they can break and travel through the veins to the heart and lungs and may block a major blood vessel

What is the difference between TED Stockings and Compression Stockings?

TED hose, or Thrombo-Embolic Deterrent Hose, and compression socks are prescribed for two different types of patients -

TED Hose

• TED Hose is prescribed to patients who are non-ambulatory, meaning they are not up and moving around on their own
• Risk of a blood clot developing in the legs of these people is a main concern for health care providers, as clots can break free and travel through the bloodstream to the lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism
• TED hose reduces the risk by administering pressure on the lower part of the leg and feet, with the most compression occurring at the calf muscle
• Patients may wear TED hose for up to three weeks, at which time they are mobile once again or have been prescribed a different treatment to reduce the risk of blood clots

Compression Socks

• Compression socks are best suited to patients who are able to move around
• Generally, they can be used by patients with circulatory problems such as venous insufficiency, lymphedema, and varicose veins
• Compression socks help keep blood from pooling in the ankles, where the pressure is the greatest
• Can be worn for up to six months or more

 

What to buy with Compression Socks

• Homecraft Stocking Donner
• BSN Jobst Donning Gloves
• Juzo Compression Garment Detergent

How do you wear Covidien TED Stockings?

1. Insert hand into the TED socks as far as the heel pocket.

2. Grasp the center of the heel pocket and turn the stocking inside out to heel area.

3. Carefully position the ted anti embolism stockings over foot and heel. Be sure heel is centered in the heel pocket.

 

4. Pull stocking up and lift around ankle and calf, working up to the final position. Make sure heel and toe are positioned correctly. Smooth out any excess material between the top of the stocking and ankle. Pull toe section forward to smooth ankle and instep area and allow for toe comfort.

 

When should Ted Anti Embolism Stockings be removed?

During the day, the user can wear compression stockings and take them off prior to going to bed. Put them on again in the morning.

How to wash Covidien Anti-Embolism Knee High Stockings?

• With correct care, ted anti-embolism stockings can last up to 10 washes
• Can be washed by hand or machine-washed with cold water using a delicate cycle
• Hang or lay flat to air-dry
• Avoid contact with chloric bleach

T.E.D. Knee Length Anti Embolism Stockings Measurement Guide

1. Measure the thigh circumference at the greatest point


2. Measure the calf circumference at the greatest point


3. Measure the distance from buttock fold to heel


4. For knee length style measure the distance from behind the knee to the heel

 

Covidien TED Stockings Measuring Instructions
 

Contraindications - Covidien TED socks are not recommended for patients with the following:

Any local leg condition in which ted socks would interfere, such as gangrene, dermatitis, recent skin graft, or immediate post-operative vein ligation

• Massive edema (swelling) of legs or pulmonary edema from congestive heart failure
• Severe arteriosclerosis or other ischemic vascular disease
• Extreme deformity of the leg