Use of Pressure Garments for Burn Scars

Prospective Randomized Study of the Effectiveness of Prospective Randomized Study on the Effectiveness of Pressure Garment Therapy for the Prevention of Hypertrophic Scarring in Burned Children

1. Will Pressure Garment Therapy better control hypertrophic scarring than no Pressure Garment Therapy.
2. How will Pressure Garment Therapy affect functional capacity or scar contracture development across joints either in number or severity.
3. Will Pressure Garment Therapy diminish discomfort due to pruritus.

Inclusion Criteria:

• At least 30% total body surface area(TBSA) second degree burns or at least 10% TBSA full-thickness burns including bilateral comparable burns to upper and/or lower extremities.
• at least 1 year of age and no more than 17 years of age
• Wound closure
• No evidence of deep venous thrombosis or other vascular compromise.
• No concomitant conflicting study protocols.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Burn injuries not bilateral to upper and/or lower extremities.
• Evidence of vascular compromise.
• Conflicting protocols.