Compression garment sizing: challenges, issues, and a solution.
This article explores the issues that nurses and physicians face when trying to properly fit their patients into a correctly sized compression garment. It examines and links the history of compression and the history of sizing to define guidelines that nurses can follow when dealing with the challenges of sizing. Recent research into sizing and measuring is discussed, with further recommendation for research proposed.
Watkins
William B C
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The Marena Group Inc., Lawrenceville, GA 30043, USA. info@marenagroup.com
D000886:Anthropometry / Q000379:methods; D049628:Body Size; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods; D053828:Stockings, Compression / Q000266:history; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000451:nursing; D013784:Textiles