Table 1.

Recommended degree of compresion [16].

Degree of Compression (kPa)	Venous Disorders
<2.6	Prevention of deep vein thrombosis, mild edema, aching legs
2.6–4	Mild varicose veins, mild to moderate edema, long-haul flights, varicose veins related to pregnancy
4–5.3	Venous ulcers, deep vein thrombosis, superficial thrombophlebitis, viscose veins with severe edema, post-thrombotic syndrome, mild lymphedema
>5.3	Severe lymphedema, severe chronic venous insufficiency