TED Hose Application

[ecmb]

The small opening in the hose does go on the bottom of the foot (ball of foot) correct? In this way the top of the toes are fully covered.

In class some students put the hole at the TOP of the toes but then this left the reinforced heel section also on top of the ankle, not on the heel. This can't be right, is it?

[ecmb]

I've got it. I finally found a website that showed step by step and yes, the small opening goes on the ball of the foot, not on top as my classmates were doing.

Question #2: Do the seams go on the outside away from the patient's body? "Seams" (ha ha) to me that would be best as it would not apply as much pressure on the skin in these areas. Seams are at the top calf part and around the smaller hole (ball of foot).

P.S. Won't you all be glad when I finally pass my skills test!

[casi, ASN, RN]

Seams go out and the reinforced heal has to match up with the patient's heal.

[crazyNursingStudent1]

I work at a hospital and i always thought the hole was for the toes???

[ecmb]

Do any two people in the world agree on this?

I just found out from an instructor who TEACHES nursing assistants:

1. The small hole near the toes goes ON TOP of the toes. This

is so you can visually check the toes for circulation.

The small hole does NOT go on the ball of the foot

and

NOT on the ends with the toes sticking out

2. As far as the seams go, it doesn't matter if they're against the skin

or not. The seams are not bulky.

So just one more opinion. My guess is that these hose are being applied in many different ways throughout the country.

[morte, LPN, LVN]

Do any two people in the world agree on this?

I just found out from an instructor who TEACHES nursing assistants:

1. The small hole near the toes goes ON TOP of the toes. This

is so you can visually check the toes for circulation.

The small hole does NOT go on the ball of the foot

and

NOT on the ends with the toes sticking out

2. As far as the seams go, it doesn't matter if they're against the skin

or not. The seams are not bulky.

So just one more opinion. My guess is that these hose are being applied in many different ways throughout the country.

the hole goes wherever it lands when you put the HEEL were it belongs...i do think they are made different by different companies

[morte, LPN, LVN]

http://www.qualitymedicalsupplies.com/page/QMS/PROD/TED-STOCKING-KNEE-LENGTH-OPEN-TOE/68-7115

yes it is called an inspection toe on another site, but they didnt have a picture

[ecmb]

:no: This site confused me. Looks here like the small inspection hole

is on the bottom of the foot.

http://www.dhphomedelivery.com/ted_put_on.asp

[morte, LPN, LVN]

:no: This site confused me. Looks here like the small inspection hole

is on the bottom of the foot.

http://www.dhphomedelivery.com/ted_put_on.asp

yup, in the one i sited as well, just gotta have the heel where it belongs...good luck

[imafostermom]

I ordersed some for my students to practice with. Some are on the top others on the bottom. Find the heel and go from there. Directions are also on the packages.

[ecmb]

I ordersed some for my students to practice with. Some are on the top others on the bottom. Find the heel and go from there. Directions are also on the packages.

I know! I know! I know! And that's what I said to my nursing assistant instructor. I said that the hole (for checking the toes) falls on the ball of the foot. And this is because when you hold the stocking up you can see the heel part. I'm assuming the reinforced section of the stocking that sticks out is the heal. Am I right? When you put the stocking on and line up this reinforced heel section with the patient's heel the hole for toe-checking falls on the bottom of the foot, not on the top. And I was told "No", that was wrong. The hole ALWAYS FALLS ON TOP OF THE TOES. When I asked about the reinforced heel section of the stocking, I was told that was NOT the heel.

I'm beyond confused. I'm testing soon and need to know the correct way to do this. Will I fail if I put the stocking on wrong?

P.S. We don't have access to the packaging the hose comes in so we don't have instructions.

[ecmb]

I ordersed some for my students to practice with. Some are on the top others on the bottom. Find the heel and go from there. Directions are also on the packages.

Thanks. This is a big help. It would be nice the the hose were all designed the same. Must be part of the reason why there's confusion. I'll start with the heel and follow through.