Applying Elastic Anti-embolism Stockings (TED Hose) PDF

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Checklist of how to apply elastic stockings...

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Applying Elastic Anti-embolism Stockings (TED Hose) Equipment Needed: Elastic embolic stockings (correct size), measuring tape. 1.

Assist the patient to a supine position. If the patient has been sitting or walking, have patient lie down with legs and feet elevated for at least 15 minutes before applying the stockings. 2. Read manufacturer’s directions for measurement and use, measure and get appropriate size 3. stockings 4. Assess skin integrity of the thigh and legs bilaterally. Application 5.

Stand at the foot of the bed. Place hand inside stocking and grasp heel area securely. Turn stocking inside-out to the heel area, leaving the foot inside the stocking leg.

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With the heel pocket down, ease the foot of stocking over foot and heel. Check that patient’s heel is centered in heel pocket of stocking. Using your fingers and thumbs, carefully grasp edge of stocking and pull it up smoothly over ankle and calf, toward the knee. Make sure it is distributed evenly.

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Pull forward slightly on toe section. If the stocking has a toe window, ensure it is properly positioned. Adjust if necessary to ensure material is smooth. If the stockings are knee-length, make sure each stocking top is 1”–2” below the patella. Make sure the stocking does not roll down.

10. If applying thigh -length stocking, continue the application. Flex the patient’s leg. Stretches the stocking over the knee. 11. Pull the stocking over the thigh until the top is 1-3 inches below the gluteal fold. 12. Adjust the stocking as necessary to distribute the fabric evenly. Make sure the stocking does not roll down. 13. Perform hand hygiene. 14. Return and assesses the neurovascular status of feet and toes every shift or according to facility policy: Neuro assessment = tingling, numbness, can they wiggle their toes. Vascular assessment = is skin warm to touch, pink in color, and good capillary refill of...