What is a pressure garment?
A pressure garment is a special, custom-made garment, made of light weight spandex fabric. These garments are usually worn by those persons who sustain second and third degree burns or have skin grafts.

Why is a pressure garment needed?
A pressure garment is needed to help decrease or prevent thick scars that may form after a burn or skin graft. Pressure garments are also needed to prevent or decrease swelling and itching.

How long will my child need to wear his/her pressure garments?
All pressure garments are worn 23 hours a day. They are only taken off during skin care and bath time. Most children require pressure garments
for 1-2 years.

How many pressure garments will my child need?
For the child still in diapers or almost toilet trained, about 3-5 pressure garments are recommended. For the older child 3 pressure garments
are usually sufficient. However, additional pressure garments will be issued at the parents request.

How long will the pressure garments last before new ones are needed?
With appropriate care, the pressure garments should last approximately 2-3 months. The pressure garments will also need to bereplaced as the child grows.

Will my child wear pressure garments to school?
Pressure garments will not interfere with the child's daily activities. However, it would be helpful to discuss your child's burn injury and the
purpose of the pressure garments to both his teachers and classmates.

Will my child sleep in the pressure garments?
YES-the 23 hour-a-day wearing time for pressure garments, includes bed times. Your child will rest better if given a cool bath and fresh
garments at bed time.