Instructions for Measuring Medi Leg Stockings

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEASURING MEDI LEG STOCKINGS
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• Compression stockings with seams should not be measured until the best possible decongestion effort has been achieved.
Circumference and length measurements are taken in a distal to proximal sequence.
• It is essential to mark the measuring points on the leg so that the circumference and length measurements are taken at the
same point.
• The amount of tension applied must be determined by a person experienced in bandaging techniques and depends on the
edema and tissue characteristics, sensitivity to pain, fibrosis, location of the edema, mobility and strength of the patient.
v1
Foot circumference
v2
a Take cAmeasurement when patient is
weight-bearing
b Measure circumference for either
oblique or straight endings
cAMeasuring Options
ns
V1=oblique ending
V2=straight ending
Leg circumferences
Leg Lengths
a Measure circumference standing if possible
b Mark the measuring points
c For circumference cY, cB & cB1, bring the foot to the
o
position (or greater flexion)
d Support any tissue possible while taking mesurements
e For circumference measurement cE, the knee
must be slightly flexed (OK to take supine)
a Measure circumference standing if possible
b Hold foot in 90 position and take each length
measurement
c Always measure along the contour of leg, on medial
aspect. Support tissure while measuring over it.
If edema is more pronounced on leteral (outside),
take measurements laterally.
cG
lF
cF
Knee slightly
flexed
cE
cE
lE
lD
cD
cC
lB
cB1
cY
cB
Foot at 90
lC
lB
cA
Position foot at 90
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEASURING MEDI LEG STOCKINGS
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Foot length - open toe/oblique border
Measure the lengths on the inside and outside of
weight-bearing foot
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Foot length - closed toe/oblique border
Measure the lengths on the inside, outside, and entire foot
l Ai
lZ
l Ai
lA
lA
E1 knitting mark length
Measure length from center of popliteal crease to floor
(straight line)
POPLITEAL CREASE
NOTE: E1length must be shorter than E length from # 3
E1
FLOOR
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEASURING MEDI LEG STOCKINGS
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Border on thigh
l K1
l K2
cG
lG
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a Measure circumference cG at the widest part
on the thigh/below crotch
b Measure length lG along the leg with patient
standing up, close to crotch
c Measure lK2 from ground to gluteal fold along
body with patient standing up
= posterior leg length
d Measure lK1from ground to pubic symphysis
along body with patient standing up
= anterior leg length
(difference between lK1and lK2 = high front /
low back)
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l K2
Waist/hip circumference/length
lT
cT
a Measure circumference cK with patient standing up at the
widest section around both thighs below the gluteal fold
b Measure circumference cH with with patient standing up l H
at the widest section of the hips
c Measure cicumference cT with patient standing up at the
waist or the desired height
d Measure length l H along body up to desired height
e Measure length l T along body up to desired height
cH
cK
l K1T
(contoured)
a Measure anterior pelvic height
lK1T along body from crotch
(pubic symphysis) to waist or
desired height
(contoured)
Waist/hip lengths
l K2T
b Measure posterior pelvic height
lK2T along body from gluteal fold to
waist or desired height
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