Compression Garments 101

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Apr 2007 English Publisher:Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)Journal:Plastic Surgical Nursing, volume 27, pages 73-77 (issn: 0741-5206,

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Authors: Joanne, Gladfelter;

doi: 10.1097/01.psn.0000278235.87964.f5

pmid: 17565300

Compression Garments 101

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Abstract

To review the importance of postoperative compression and compression garments to promote postoperative healing and improved aesthetic results.--Understand the importance of proper postoperative compression and the selection of the proper compression garment. --Identify the important elements to look for in a compression garment. --Define the necessity of educating staff for proper garment selection. --Explain how to correctly measure to determine the proper garment(s) and garment sizing.

Related Organizations

Allergan (Ireland)
Ireland
Allergan (United States)
United States

Keywords

Postoperative Care, Patient Education as Topic, Decision Making, Humans, Patient Compliance, Gravity Suits, Cosmetic Techniques, Plastic Surgery Procedures

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