All inpatients should be assessed for venous thromboembolism risk and supplied with antiembolism stockings if no contraindications are present. This article explains how antiembolism stockings are ...

Graduated compression stockings were used incorrectly in 29 percent of the patients and sized incorrectly in 26 percent of the patients according to new research. These stockings play an important ...

Compression stockings, also known as compression socks, are specially made socks that fit tighter than normal so they gently squeeze your legs. Wearing them helps improve your blood flow and reduces ...