Compression Stockings Incorrectly Used In 29 Percent Of Patients
Saturday, August 23, 2008 - 00:28
in Health & Medicine
Graduated compression stockings were used incorrectly in 29 percent of the patients and sized incorrectly in 26 percent of the patients according to new research. These stockings play an important role in preventing the formation of deep vein clots that can result in pulmonary complications and death.
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