Hettrick H, Ehmann S, McKeown B, Bender D, Blebea J, et al.
Phlebology. Date of publication 2023 Mar 1;volume 38(2):115-118.
1. Phlebology. 2023 Mar;38(2):115-118. doi: 10.1177/02683555221149619. Epub 2023
Jan 6.
Selecting appropriate compression for lymphedema patients: American Vein and
Lymphatic Society position statement.
Hettrick H(1), Ehmann S(2), McKeown B(3), Bender D(4), Blebea J(5).
Author information:
(1)College of Health Care Sciences, 2814Nova Southeastern University, Ft.
Lauderdale FL, USA.
(2)23765Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC, USA.
(3)International Lymphedema and Wound Training Institute, Tifton, GA, USA.
(4)576988American Vein and Lymphatic Society, Chicago, IL, USA.
(5)Department of Surgery, 367854Central Michigan University College of Medicine,
Saginaw, MI, USA.
BACKGROUND: Lymphedema is a significant and disabling disorder affecting
millions of people worldwide. Compression therapy is an important component of
lifelong treatment but the specifics of appropriate compression garment
selection and prescribing is not always well understood by practitioners and
payers.
METHOD: An expert panel of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society was convened
to write a Position Statement with explanations and recommendations for the
appropriate compression therapy to be used in the treatment of lymphedema
patients.
RESULT: A Position Statement was produced by the expert panel with
recommendations for documentation and compression therapy treatment. Their
recommendations were reviewed, edited, and approved by the Guidelines Committee
of the society.
CONCLUSION: This societal Position Statement provides a useful document for
reference for medical care providers for the appropriate compression therapy
selection and treatment of patients with lymphedema.
DOI: 10.1177/02683555221149619
PMID: 36609200 [Indexed for MEDLINE]
