The Activa Leg Ulcer Hosiery Kit from L&R provides 40mmHg compression for healing leg ulcers without oedema. The two layer kit is suitable for regular shaped limbs and ulcers with low exudate.
Download in-pack leafletThe Activa leg ulcer hosiery kit is a hosiery alternative to bandages for healing leg ulcers. Two stockings are worn one on top of the other. A 10mmHg liner followed by a below knee, open toed British Standard Class 3 (25-35mmHg). The combined compression allows leg ulcer healing without the bulk of bandages. Suitable post healing for patients with a history of leg ulcer reoccurence.
** Not everyone with a leg ulcer is suitable for the hosiery kit and some people may need to wear bandages depending on the shape of the leg and exudate levels..**
Colour | LR code | PIP code | NHS SC | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Small | Black/Sand | 32675 | 366-5593 | EGD9378 |
Small | Sand/White | 88315 | 311-9021 | EGD9437 |
Medium | Black/Sand | 32676 | 366-5601 | EGD9379 |
Medium | Sand/White | 88316 | 311-9047 | EGD9438 |
Large | Black/Sand | 32677 | 366-5619 | EGD9380 |
Large | Sand/White | 88317 | 311-9054 | EGD9375 |
X Large | Black/Sand | 32678 | 366-5627 | EGD9381 |
X Large | Sand/White | 88318 | 311-9070 | EGD9376 |
XX Large | Black/Sand | 32679 | 366-5635 | EGD9382 |
XX Large | Sand/White | 88319 | 311-9088 | EGD9377 |
The RCT found leg ulcer hosiery kits (kits from L&R were included in the trial) have equivalent healing rates as 4L bandages and fewer patient whose ulcers healed wearing kits recurred.
Author: Ashby et al
Publication: The Lancet
Date: October 4th, 2015
The question discussed by by Joy is:How can I improve leg ulcer care when faced with increasing service demands?
Author: Joy Tickle, Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist
Publication: Journal of Community Nursing
Date: February 1st, 2015
A CPD article on hosiery kits, answering what they are, which patients they suit and the supporting clinical evidence.
Author: Journal of General Practice Nursing
Publication: Journal of General Practice Nursing
Date: May 1st, 2015
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