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Stockings (AES) Anti-embolism
TO. PRO. VIDE. THE V ION. E RY B E E R Y O CC A S. ST C ARE FOR. E ACH PAT I E N T O N E V. Anti-embolism Stockings (AES). An information guide Anti-embolism Stockings (AES). What are they? They are Stockings made with firm elastic, giving graduated compression to the leg from the ankle up to the knee. These Stockings help to reduce the risk of a blood clot or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) forming in your legs whilst you are less active in hospital. How do anti -embolisation Stockings work? The graduated compression is thought to have the effect of speeding up' the circulation of the blood in your veins. This makes clotting less likely. How long will I need to wear them?
3 How do I put the stockings on? • put your hand into the stockings as far as the heel • pinch the heel and turn the stocking inside out as far as possible
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