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Starting your compression therapy

Your first two weeks

Day 1

Fitting and first session

  • We measure and fit your device with you
  • You complete a full session while we're there
  • You leave with your schedule written down
  • Save our support number in your phone

Day 2-3

Your first sessions alone

  • Expect it to feel unfamiliar — that fades
  • Check your skin after each session
  • Marks that fade within half an hour are normal
  • Call us if anything felt wrong

Day 4-7

Finding your routine

  • Pick a time of day and keep to it
  • Mild tiredness in the limb is common
  • Don't add extra sessions to catch up
  • Note any questions for your check-in

Week 2

Your check-in

  • We call to see how it's going
  • Fit and comfort get adjusted now
  • Bring up anything that's been awkward
  • Consistency matters more than perfection

Is this normal?

Three levels: what to expect, what to mention, and what means stop.

Marks that fade within half an hour Faint lines on the skin after taking the wrap or device off.
Skin
Marks that don’t fade, or blisters Any broken skin at all, however small.
Slight pinkness afterwards Colour returns to normal within a few minutes.
Colour
Pale, bluish or cold skin Take the device off straight away and call.
Firm, even pressure Snug and steady. You should still be able to move your foot.
Pressure
Sharp, pinching or worsening pain Discomfort should ease as you get used to it, not build.
The limb feels tired Common in the first week or two, and it settles.
Sensation
Numbness or pins and needles Especially if it lingers after you take the device off.
The limb feels lighter Sometimes right away, sometimes after a few weeks.
Swelling
Swelling getting worse After the first week the direction should be improving.
The wrap loosens through the day Expected as swelling comes down — just re-tighten it.
Fit
You can’t get it to your prescribed setting If it won’t reach the right level, the fit needs checking.

Not sure? Call us.

We would always rather hear from you than have you wait it out.

1-888-754-0103

Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm

For anything about your wound, your symptoms or your medication, contact your prescribing doctor. If this is a medical emergency, call 911.

Your device

Select what you were prescribed.

Daytime compression

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An adjustable wrap you wear through the day, made of firm bands rather than stretchy fabric.

How it works

Unlike a compression stocking, this wrap is built from inelastic bands that overlap around your leg. Because the bands don't stretch, they hold a steady pressure while you move — and you can adjust them at any point in the day without taking the whole thing off. That matters, because as swelling comes down the wrap will feel looser, and you simply re-tighten rather than wait for your next appointment.

Putting it on

  1. Start with the undersockPull on the compressive undersock first and smooth out any wrinkles. It protects your skin and helps the wrap sit correctly.
  2. Position the wrapPlace it around your lower leg so the bands open toward the front and the bottom edge sits where your provider showed you.
  3. Work from the bottom upFasten the lowest band first, then each one above it in order. Never start in the middle.
  4. Check each band with the guide cardHold the built-in pressure guide card against the band and pull until the marks line up with your prescribed level. This is how you know you've hit the right pressure rather than guessing.
  5. Add the extra compression band if prescribedIf your kit includes the additional band, apply it over the top once the main wrap is set.
  6. Check the fitFirm and even, no pinching, no gaps. You should be able to move your foot and ankle normally.
Your prescribed compression level These wraps cover several ranges, and your provider has set yours. If you're not sure which one you're on, call us before adjusting anything — don't work it out from the card alone.

Through the day

  • Expect it to loosen as swelling reduces. Re-tighten with the guide card whenever it feels slack.
  • You don't need to remove the wrap to adjust it.
  • Wear it as many hours a day as your provider directed.
  • Take it off for your pump session if you have one, then put it back on afterwards.

Caring for it

  • Wash by hand or on a gentle cycle in cool water, following the care label.
  • Air dry flat. Don't put it in a tumble dryer or on a radiator.
  • Fasten the bands closed before washing so they don't catch.
  • Wash your undersocks regularly and replace them when they lose their shape.
  • Tell us if bands stop gripping, fray, or the wrap no longer reaches your prescribed setting.
Session-based therapy

AIROS 6 & AIROS 8

A pneumatic compression device used in sessions, not worn through the day.

How it works

Chambers in the garment inflate and release in sequence, moving fluid up the limb. This is a treatment session rather than a garment — you sit still for it, then take it off.

Running a session

  1. Get comfortableSit with the limb supported. You'll be there for the whole session.
  2. Put on the garmentSlide it on and connect the hose to the unit.
  3. Set your sessionEnter the length and pressure your provider prescribed — typically 15 to 60 minutes.
  4. Stay seatedLet the full cycle run. Don't walk around with it connected.
  5. AfterwardsRemove the garment and put your daytime wrap back on.
More isn't better Running extra sessions won't speed anything up and can irritate your skin. If you think your prescription needs changing, that's a conversation with your doctor.

Caring for it

  • Wipe the garment down with a damp cloth — don't submerge it.
  • Keep the hose free of kinks and store it loosely coiled.
  • Keep the unit somewhere dry and away from heat.
  • Call us if the unit won't hold pressure or a chamber stops inflating.
Arterial compression

ARTAIRA

A home device for arterial disease, used in sessions across the day.

How it works

Cuffs at your foot, ankle and calf compress in quick sequence, mimicking the muscle-pump action of brisk walking. This helps blood move through the limb. Benefits build gradually with consistent use rather than appearing after one session.

Running a session

  1. Sit downSettle somewhere comfortable before you start.
  2. Apply the cuffsFit the foot, ankle and calf cuffs as you were shown.
  3. Start the cycleUse the two-button control to begin.
  4. Build up your daily totalAround three hours a day, split into sessions that suit you. Your doctor sets the target.
Consistency beats duration Shorter sessions most days do more than one long session occasionally. If you're struggling to fit it in, call us — we can usually help rearrange the routine.

Caring for it

  • Wipe the cuffs with a damp cloth and let them dry fully.
  • Check the cuffs and tubing for splits or wear each week.
  • Keep the unit dry and away from direct heat.
  • Call us if a cuff won't inflate or the cycle stops part way.

These are general instructions. Always follow the guidance your provider gave you and the instructions supplied with your device. Questions? Call 1-888-754-0103, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

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