Other Examples of PG

We've collected a few pictures of different types of PG from the net. Here are some of them. We have also categorized them into parts for better viewing.

GLOVES & HALF MITTENS

 TORSO GARMENTS

FACE MASKS

SOCKS

Before & After

Here is example of how the scar will turn out to after wearing pressure garment (PG) for a few months.

The first one is the image of a boy before prescribed with pressure garments.

The second image is the same boy wearing his PG.

Finally, here is what his scar looks like after a few months.

As we can see, the scar is more properly developed its healing process after wearing the PG. scar that is exposed to environment is likely to get infected and might easily tear off and bleed.

BuRN

A burn is a type of injury to the skin caused by heat, electricity, chemicals, light, radiation or friction. Most burns only affect the skin. Rarely deeper tissues, such as muscle, bone, and blood vessel can also be injured.


Classification of Burn:

1. First degree burn: limited to redness, a white plaque and minor pain at the side of injury. Involve only the epidermis. Most sunburns can be included as first degree burn.



2. Second degree burn: manifest as erythema(redness) with superficial blistering of the skin, and can involve more or less pain depending on the level of nerve involvement. Involve the superficial dermis and may also involve the deep dermis layer.



3. Third degree burn: occur when the epidermis is lost with damage to the subcutaneous tissue. Result in scarring and exhibit loss of hair shaft and keratin. May require grafting. These burn are not painful, as all the nerves have been damaged by the burn and are not sending pain signals.



4. Fourth degree burn: occur when heat damage destroys the dermis and muscle is affected. result in scarring and the loss of hair shafts, skin grafting will be needed and permanent motor damage may occur.

wHAt Is PreSSuRe GArmENT????

Pressure garment are tight fitting gloves, masks, or sleeves that may be worn to put pressure on the skin layes after burn injury has healed. In a burn, the top layer of skin is gone so it is not able to put the pressure on the skin below as it would in healthy skin. Without the skin pressure, very thick and stiff scaring, called hyperthropic scarring can happen after a burn. This scarring can cause limits to movement.

To help prevent this type of scarring, doctor may suggest a fitted pressure garment. Right after burn wound has healed and the scar is new and soft is the best time to start to use a pressure garment.

GUidES oN PRessUrE GarMEnt ReGImE AnD Cares

For the garment to perform their job properly, they have to be in a good condition. To get the maximum benefit from the garment and to ensure the garment is clean and in a good condition, the following tips would be essential for user to follow.





DO's

1. Discuss with the therapist how to use the garment, how to put on and remove them correctly.


2. Be sure that your garment fit correctly.


3. Wear the garment 24 hours a day. Remove only to wash, massage the scar, and to change the garment.


4. Change garment daily.


5. Hand wash your garment daily in warm water using detergent and rinse thoroughly.


6. To remove water, squeeze and roll in towel to remove moisture, and dry.


7. Dry at normal room temperature.


8. Wear shoes and socks over garment for your feet.


9. Remove garment and contact therapist as soon as possible if any of the following signs occur:

• Swelling


• Prickly sensation


• Blue colour in extremities


• Soreness or breaks in skin.

DONT'S

1. Dry in the sun.


2. Put in the dryer or near the heater.


3. Do not cut or alter the garment in any way, as this will disrupt the way they apply pressure to the scars.


4. Using moisterizers such as lotions, creams, and petroleum may cause the fabric to deteriorate.