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GLORIA MED® SLEEVE 101 – 201

Elastic compression arm-sleeves GloriaMed® lightweight and comfortable, thanks to the use of fine synthetic yarns, provide excellent comfort to the superior limb.
COMPRESSION CLASSES:
Gloria Med® Sleeve 101:
Compression classes 1
Gloria Med® Sleeve 201:
Compression classes 2

FEATURES
•Available styles: with or without mitten
•Standard sizes and custom-made
•2 Lengths (short or long)
•Soft and comfortable to wear
•Thin and flatted seams
INDICATIONS:
Arm-sleeve are indicated in the treatment of primary and secondary lymphedema of the upper limbs.
Class 1:
prevention of post-surgery lymphedema after mastectomy with or without chemo and radiological treatments. Treatment of mild lymphedema. Prophylaxis of recurrent edema after decongestive therapy.

Class 2:
Prevention of edema after decongestion is achieved. Post-mastectomy fluid accumulation and edema following radiation therapy.
Post-surgery and post-traumatic edema after basic treatment.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
•Uncontrolled
lymphedema
•Inflammation
•Open wounds
•Infections
•Arterial circulatory problems of the upper limb

FLAT KNIT SLEEVE AND GLOVE
Ideal for upper limb lymphedema

The special texture of flat-knit garments makes them suitable for compression therapy in phlebology, lymphology and scar therapy. The unyielding compression ability of flat-knit, together with the massage effect produced, encourages lymphatic drainage and reduce edema expansion. The flat and elastic seams fit the shape of the body perfectly.
CHARACTERISTICS:
•Soft flat-knit fibre
•Flat and elastic seams
•Comfortable and easy to wear
•2 classes of compression (CL. 2, CL. 3)
•Sleeves and gloves available in standard sizes and made to measure with different variations available

INDICATIONS
Primary and secondary lymphedema of the upper limb (stage 2 and 3), lipoedema (stage 2 and 3), post surgical and post traumatic edema, upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (Paget von Schrötter syndrome), hypertrophic scars (following burns for example), rheumatoid arthritis.
Absolute contraindications:
Ischemia (eg. Severe arterial insufficiency), decompensated heart failure, untreated septic phlebitis, ischemic thrombosis (Phlegmasia coerulea dolens). Rheumatic fibromyalgia or generally any form of intolerance due to prolonged pressure on the skin surface. Skin infections, acute or exudative dermatitis.
Relative contraindications:
Loss of limb sensitivity (unless medically indicated), intolerance to compression stocking material.