During the recovery phase of a burn injury OTRs use pressure garments to reduce hypertrophic scarring. Lorainne is a 58 year old who has suffered a 3rd degree burn and is using pressure garments. What is the recommended schedule that she should be instructed to follow for best results?
a. Pressure garment 12 hours a day for 6 months after the injury
b. Pressure garment 24 hours daily for 6 months to a year after injury
c. Pressure garment 24 hours from the first day of hospitalization to 6 months after injury
d. Pt. should not have compression garments as they are contraindicated.