MEDI Instructions for Measuring Leg Stockings...v1 v2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEASURING MEDI LEG STOCKINGS TM Lunaa Medical,lInc. · Specialists innVenouss& LymphaticcInsu ciencies 1360 N

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEASURING MEDI LEG STOCKINGSTM

Luna Medical, Inc. · Specialists in Venous & Lymphatic Insu ciencies1360 N. Sandburg Terrace · Suite #103 · Chicago, IL 60610 · Phone (800) 380-4339 · Fax (888) 696-0299 · www.lunamedical.com

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Foot circumference

a Take cAmeasurement when patient isweight-bearing

b Measure circumference for eitherobliqueor straight endings

Compression stockings with seams shouldnot bemeasureduntil thebest possible decongestion effort has been achieved.Circumference and lengthmeasurements are taken in a distal toproximal sequence.

It is essential tomark themeasuringpoints on the legso that the circumference and lengthmeasurements are taken at thesamepoint.

The amount of tension appliedmust bedeterminedby a person experienced in bandagingtechniques anddepends on theedema and tissue characteristics, sensitivity topain, fibrosis, location of the edema,mobility and strength of thepatient.

cAMeasuringOptionsns

V1=obliqueendingV2=straight ending

Leg Lengths

a Measure circumference standingif possibleb Hold foot in 90 position and take each length

measurementc Alwaysmeasure alongthe contour of leg, onmedial

aspect. Support tissurewhilemeasuringover it.If edema ismorepronouncedon leteral (outside),takemeasurements laterally.

Leg circumferences

a Measure circumference standingif possibleb Mark themeasuringpointsc For circumference cY, cB& cB1, bringthe foot to the

o position (or greater flexion)d Support any tissuepossiblewhile takingmesurementse For circumferencemeasurement cE, the knee

must be slightly flexed(OK to take supine)

Position foot at 90

cE

cYFoot at 90

cG

Knee slightlyflexed

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N. Sandburg Terrace · Suite #103 · Chicago, IL 60610 · Phone (800) 380-4339 · Fax (888) 696-0299 · www.lunamedical.comLuna Medical, Inc. · Specialists in Venous & Lymphatic Ins ciencies

1816 W. Belmont Avenue · Suite 1 · Chicago, IL 60657 · Phone (800) 380-4339 · Fax (888) 696-0299 · www.lunamedical.com



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E1knittingmark length

Measure length from center of popliteal crease to floor(straight line)

NOTE: E1lengthmust be shorter than E length from# 3

E1

Foot length - closed toe/oblique border

Measure the lengths on the inside, outside, andentire foot

Foot length - open toe/oblique border

Measure the lengths on the inside andoutsideofweight-bearingfoot

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Border on thigh

a Measure circumference cGat thewidest parton the thigh/below crotch

b Measure length lGalongthe legwith patientstandingup, close tocrotch

c Measure lK2fromground togluteal fold alongbodywith patient standingup

=posterior leg lengthd Measure lK1fromground topubic symphysisalongbodywith patient standingup

=anterior leg length(differencebetween lK1and lK2=high front /low back)

Waist/hip circumference/length

a Measure circumference cKwith patient standingupat thewidest section aroundboth thighs below thegluteal fold

b Measure circumference cH withwith patient standingupat thewidest section of thehips

c Measure cicumference cTwith patient standingupat thewaist or thedesiredheight

d Measure length lH alongbody up todesiredheighte Measure length lT alongbody up todesiredheight

Waist/hip lengths

a Measure anterior pelvic heightlK1T alongbody from crotch(pubic symphysis) towaist ordesiredheight

bMeasureposterior pelvic heightlK2T alongbody fromgluteal fold towaist or desiredheight

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