Altipress 40 Stocking Liner Hosiery Kit The Altipress 40 Leg Ulcer Hosiery Kit offers a practical and discreet alternative to bulky bandage systems. The kit consists of two stockings that are worn one on top of the other. The liner offers 10mmHg and the overstocking is a British Standard Class lll stocking. Together, they provide the 40mmHg pressure at the ankle recommended for leg ulcer healing Benefits Latex Free Cost effective Easy to apply Comfortable fit Ideal for self-caring patients Made in the UK Indications: ? Treatment of and management of venous leg ulcers ? Prevention of VLU recurrence prevention ? Patients not suitable for or tolerant of compression bandages . Contra-indications: ? Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). This may be confirmed with an ABPI (Doppler) reading of less than 0.8 ? Acute or unstable Heart Failure ? Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD), also called Coronary Artery Disease ? Untreated Cellulitis or Phlebitis of the Lower Limb Proceed with caution in those patients who have: ? Diabetes ? Rheumatoid Arthritis ? Heavily exuding or large wounds ? Irregular shaped limbs These patients may require referral to a specialist for advice, or they may require an additional assessment and/or close supervision under the care of an appropriately trained healthcare professional in line with local policies/pathways