The importance of a proper fit
Most compression garments on the market today are ready made, coming in a pre-determined set of sizes. This makes finding a garment for overweight or obese patients with complex morphology especially difficult. Without the right fit, patients find compression garments to be uncomfortable, reduce their mobility, and reduce their quality of life.
Furthermore, an improperly fitted garment can potentially lead to health problems, including tissue necrosis or pressure damage.
That makes you responsible for choosing the right size
Because most compression garments are ready made, healthcare professionals (HCPs) are responsible for choosing the right size for their patient.
Sizing can be time-consuming, cost-ineffective, and stressful.
- Most manufacturers rely on HCPs to take accurate measurements of the patient
- Sizing differs from manufacturer to manufacturer
- Challenges arise when patients do not fall into pre-set size ranges