Stage 2 – Lymphedema - Unstable
Definition: Spontaneously irreversible, very little pitting, some skin changes, fibrotic pitting swelling. Swelling and compression is difficult to maintain or manage. Need CDT to reduce.
- Day Compression:
- Compression choice:
- Class: (20-60 mmHg) variable (inelastic adjustable wrap)
- Firmer fibrosis, that is slow to change
Juzo Reversa & SoftCompress- Product options: Reservsa AB (foot), Reversa BD (calf), Reversa DF (knee), Reversa FG (thigh), SoftCompress AD (Calf Liner) , SoftCompress (Roll)
- Indicated to be worn with SoftCompress, a compression wrap is a short stretch wrap with high working and low resting pressure. The compression wrap is also for patients experiencing difficulty reaching or inability to manage knit garments.
- Night Compression:
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Mandatory:
Optimize treatment outcomes by using a night compression garment. (If knit garments worn daytime)
Juzo Reversa & SoftCompress- Product options: Reservsa AB (foot), Reversa BD (calf), Reversa DF (knee), Reversa FG (thigh), SoftCompress AD (Calf Liner) , SoftCompress (Roll)
- Indicated to be worn with SoftCompress, a compression wrap is a short stretch wrap with high working and low resting pressure. The wrap can be easily adjustable.
- Tips:
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- Juzo Silver liners protect the garment from microbial growth. Note: Juzo Silver garments should be removed prior to MRI Scans and cardiac defibrillations.
- Reversa wrap extension straps to adapt the Reversa compression wrap garment.
- USA Only: Use of a pressure monitor can accurately give pressure objectives
- Watch a video demonstration on how to measure lower extremities.
- Access educational resources via Juzo Academy.
- Compression 101