What is the pressure strength of these stockings?
1720947
I don't know the pressure strength but these were given to me at the hospital after I had knee surgery. They are not very heavy but just enough for my needs. I would say they were mild.
1720948
They feel like the lowest level of pressure that you can buy from a medical supply place. They feel good. They are hard to get on but not impossible.
1720949
The pressure on these stocking is pretty strong. Strong enough that a local home health supplies store won't sell them off the shelf - they require the patient to come in the store and be measured so the right size can determined. I suspect that a size too small could cause blood flow problems. I knew that this size was correct for my husband because he was given the exact same compression socks in the hospital (same brand and size). So they are "hospital grade" strong.
1720950
I used this pressure stocking as part of my post op recovery for a left knee replacement. As such,I needed mild to moderate pressure as opposed to stronger pressure stockings that one might use for phlebitis or other circulatory issues. In general, I found the pressure to be mild.
1720951
Apparently 15-20. They are for my husband who is currently wearing "Teds". As the cooler temperatures arrive we probably will move on to these. They are really long, but he is only about 5'8" which undoubtedly accounts for that.
138592
When they demo these types of units, the hot air that comes out of the vents is about 400 degrees. So you risk melting synthetic fabrics (which most stockings are made from). Never put fabrics near a heat source.
449646
I would guess they are on the low end around 10-15 mmhg. If you are looking for higher compression these will not be what you're looking for. I can tell you myself and girlfriend wear them everyday to work and for being on our feet 10 hour shifts neither one of us have any foot pain when getting home now after wear this product.
507486
These socks are 20-30 mmHg and they only come up to mid calf on me. Sockwell also makes a knee hi with slightly less compression. I like both.
1500180
I can't tell you for certain. It depends on a number of things. I suggest going to a medical supply store with the stockings and try it out in person, or if you order it, make sure that it can be returned if it doesn't work for you. It just was not helpful with my mother's issues. I tried to explain that it might work for some people, but it was not helpful in our case. Basically, you roll the stocking down the form and put your foot in, then pull up the coated wire device. I think it should work as well for open toe, but it didn't work for us regardless, so you will have to see if it's right for you. If lower legs are large it may be too tight. Maybe there's a larger size, but we only saw and tried this one. Good luck. It might help some people, but not us.
2040188
I haven't had this one that long. My original one was similar I got in rehab in 2002 still have it. When using heavier compression stockings it could compromise it but I cannot use some of those new donners because you need more agility than I have.
1087734
These are very sturdy tubes, they are very thick and rigid. I believe it would take an extreme amount of pressure to damage the tube and its contents.
1692478
The socks I purchased are not Zip Socks; however compression level is the amount of tension in the sock in various areas to give your feet and legs support keeping them from swelling. The standardized level of compression used as follows: 15-20, 20-30 , 30-40 and 40-50 mmHg.
552088
I believe there are other stocking aides out there that would work better for thigh high. If the thigh high are compression stockings, then I know it doesn't work.
336657
If you have clots, these compressions would be too tight for you. I do not recommend purchasing, rather to find stockings that are only knee high. You can find those at any surgical supply store.
2234743
I have no idea, but they appear very strong. I do not use them for exercise or bad weather, so not a good judge
1290509
To be honest I don't know. I do know that my Mom (who wears a size 6 to 7 shoe) couldn't even pull the stockings on. We had to return the item because of this. For someone who is elderly and doesn't have great strength I wouldn't recommend this product.
489420
Hi, I think these are 31 gauge--very thin! I can hardly feel these when I use them.
158446
I would get a 0-30 psi gauge. It would be more accurate for a low pressure reading.
1954736
Don't know for sure. But I can tell you that the stockings will stretch pretty well around your legs. Hope this helps.
1087736
Hmm, not sure about that. I've seen much thicker tubes and you're probably better off going with that. I can see these bending under pressure.
1790504
Most hookup have at least 35- 40 lbs. some as high as 70. I have had no pressure problems.Just make sure you have hose clamps at all the connections. once they warmup with outside temperature they will come loose with a little pressure.