ULCER KIT
THE REVOLUTION IN THE TREATMENT OF VENOUS ULCERS
Ulcerkit® is a therapeutic compression stocking system indicated for leg ulcers, easy to use improves patients’ compliance. Gloria Ulcerkit® can also be used as a normal medical stocking when a certain
effort for application is required.
COMPRESSION CLASSES
UlcerKit® is available in Class 1 and 2. As the system is composed by two separated parts, in case of need of a higher compression near the ankle (where usually the ulcer is located), there is the possibility to combine the lower part in CL. 2 with the upper part in CL. 1.
So the range is the following:
• UlcerKit® 20/20: Ankle CL. 1, Calf CL. 1
• UlcerKit® 30/20: Ankle CL. 2, Calf CL. 1
• UlcerKit® 30/30: Ankle CL. 2, Calf CL. 2
Indications / Contraindications
INDICATIONS
CLASS 1
Treatment of venous ulcer associated with other compression aids. Chronic venous insufficiency, post phlebitic, post ulcer, after sclerotherapy. Prevention of recidivism. Initial varices during pregnancy.
CLASS 2/1
Treatment of venous ulcer when a higher ankle compression is required. Stronger action at the ankle and moderate at the calf.
CLASS 2
Same as class 1 and 1/2, but with a highest compression on the leg, edema.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Do not wear UlcerKit® in presence of severe arterial venous insufficiency (frequent in diabetics). In less severe cases UlcerKit® can be used and if not suitable for the patient the stocking can be removed.