Tubigrip for burns (1964)
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Why does my child need Tubigrip?
Tubigrip puts pressure on a healing burn wound. It helps keep scar tissue less likely to worsen. It may be used while you are waiting for your child’s compression garment.Special instructions for use of Tubigrip
- Your child needs to wear the Tubigrip at all times except when taking a bath or having lotion put on.
- Your child needs two sets of Tubigrip, so there is always a set to wear when the other one is being washed. The Tubigrip must be changed and washed every day.
- When Tubigrip gets stretched out and loses its shape, it needs to be replaced.
- Tubigrip may be worn over Mepilex, Mepiform or Adaptic™ burn dressings. Do not use Pronet™ or Kerlix™ under the Tubigrip.
- Tubigrip may be put over the healing burn wound after the moisturizing lotion is put on.
Washing Tubigrip
- Hand wash Tubigrip in the sink using warm water and mild soap.
- Rinse well with warm water only.
- Dry Tubigrip by first rolling it in a towel to remove extra water. Do not wring (twist) the
- Tubigrip. Let Tubigrip air dry. Tubigrip must be completely dry before putting it on your child.
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