Medical compression garments must not be worn if the patient has any of the following conditions: Advanced peripheral arterial occlusive disease (if one of these parameters is present: ABPI < 0.5, ankle arterial pressure < 60 mmHg, toe pressure < 30mmHg or TcPO2 < 20 mmHg on dorsum of foot). When non-elastic materials are implemented, the patient can still try out compression stocking if they have ankle arterial pressure between 50 and 60 mmHg and they are under close clinical supervision.
Decompensated heart failure (NYHA III + IV)
Septic thrombophlebitis
Phlegmasia cerulea dolens
Cautions:
Severe weeping dermatosis
Intolerance to compressive material
Severe paraesthesia in the limbs
Advanced peripheral neuropathy (e.g. in diabetes mellitus>
Primary chronic polyarthritis
