Gown Options

Yes, we can make shoulder snaps or a telemetry pocket! And if you have some other special requirement let us know and we will try our very best to accommodate you.

Got an email this morning from a very nice lady Karen who was asking whether or not we include shoulder snaps in our gowns. And the answer is...that depends! :)

Many patients do indeed need metal snaps at the shoulders. This allows the gowns to have wires and tubes easily routed through the arms without having to actually remove the gown and get all tangled or untangled. It's very convenient for the hospital staff.

Another reason for snaps is the convenience provided for chemo patients who have a port located by their shoulder. Unsnapping a few or the entire row, access to the port will be no problem.

But not everyone needs or should have snaps. If the patient is going to be in Radiology or an MRI, metal can interfere with the images that they are having taken. Nobody wants to mess up those pretty pictures! If you are in for an outpatient procedure, the amount of time you have to deal with the IV may not be enough to worry about snaps!

So be sure to check with your doctor or hospital facility to find out if you need your gown to accommodate anything special before you buy. They will easily be able to tell you what is allowed and recommended.

Shalon