• Made up of 3 Velcro straps, for the shoulder, the chest, and an optional strap for the arm (2022).

 

• Compresses, cools, and immobilizes the affected area (2022).

 

• Includes a wedge that can be placed anywhere to increase compression (2022).

 

• Made of hypoallergenic foam and elastic fabric for comfort and flexibility (2022).

 

Patients wear a pocket compression vest after the implantation of a pacemaker or defibrillator (Turagam, 2017).

Patients are assessed after wearing the device for two hours post procedure, and if development of pocket hematoma is observed the patient continues to wear the device with an additional supporting wedge for two hour increments (2022). 

The vest technology is able to provide pressure directly onto the incision site to reduce the risk of blood pooling and forming a pocket hematoma, and to prevent formed hematoma from becoming critical (2022).