Measuring
- Correct measurements are important to the effectiveness of treatment.
- Measure each time if stockings are prescribed.
- Take measurement on the desinfiltrated leg i.e. in the morning or let the patient lie down for at least 30 minutes.
- Take measurement on the patient in the upright position if possible.
- If compression stockings are needed for both legs, measure each leg separately.
Most important measure points for standard sizes
- Below knee stockings (AD) (3) circumference cB, circumference cC and Length
- Thigh high stockings (AG) (4) circumference cB, circumference cC, circumference cG and Length
- Panty hose (AT) (4) circumference cB, circumference cC, circumference cG and Length
- Choose the appropriate stocking size from the measure tables provided by the companies
Most important measure points for made-to measure sizes
- If made-to -measure stockings are recommended, take all measurements necessary.
- The more accurate you take the measurements the better the stocking will fit your patient
Bauerfeind measuring tape for standard size Venotrain® stockings
On one side you find a normal measuring scale (cm/mm) in 150 cm length. The other side supports the user in choosing our standard Venotrain® stockings without using the measure tables. Circumference and length measuring points are marked and easy to take.
circumference at the level where the calf starts
circumference of the heel/instep
circumference of the ankle direct above ankle level
circumference at the level where the calf starts
greatest circumference of the calf
circumference below the hollow of the knee
circumference of the patella with a slightly angled knee (30°)
in the middle of the thigh
circumference at the biggest part of the thigh
circumference of the hip
body circumference at the waist
step length
front body size (and back part)
