Posey Finger Control Mitts - Manual

Application
Instructions
DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT: A full padded hand mitt with finger separators.
Rx ONLY
Finger Control Mitts
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND LAUNDERING
INSTRUCTIONS ON OTHER SIDE
2815
2816
Application Instructions
(Repeat steps 1-3 for each mitt):
1. Insert the patient’s hand into the mitt, palm down. Separate
the fingers so each finger fits into its own slot.
2. Wrap the wrist strap around the smallest part of the patient’s
wrist, through the plastic ring, and secure with the hook and
loop fastener.
3. Slide ONE finger (flat) between the device and the inside of
the patient’s wrist to ensure proper fit. The strap must be
snug, but not compromise circulation.
Posey Finger Control Mitts
REF 2815 Finger Control Mitts, Open End
REF
2816 Finger Control Mitts, Closed End
Indications For Use:
• Patients assessed to be at risk of disrupting life-saving treatments (e.g., chronic tube
pulling).
• Patients assessed to be at risk of line pulling, which may prevent monitoring of vital
signs.
• Patients whose picking, pulling, scratching, or peeling exacerbates a skin condition,
causes self-injury, or compromises wound site integrity.
Contraindications:
• DO NOT use on a patient who is or becomes highly aggressive, combative, agitated, or
suicidal.
Adverse Reactions:
• Severe emotional, psychological, or physical problems may occur: if the applied device
is uncomfortable; or if it severely limits movement. If symptoms of these problems
ever appear for any reason, get help from a qualified medical authority and find a less
restrictive, product or intervention.
BED SAFETY
• ALWAYS use Hospital Bed Safety
Workgroup (HBSW) (http://www.fda.gov
search keyword “HBSW”) compliant side
rails in the UP position and fill ALL gaps to
reduce the risk of entrapment.
• Use side rail covers and gap protectors to help prevent the
patient’s body from going under, around, through or
between the side rails. A failure to do so may result in
serious injury or death if a patient becomes suspended or
entrapped. Posey offers a full range of side rail pads and/
or gap protectors to cover gaps.
MONITOR PER FACILITY POLICY.
Check to ensure that:
• Mitts are properly secured. If applied too tightly,
circulation will be restricted; if applied too loosely, the
patient may be able to slip his or her limb from the device;
• Mitts are intact, not torn or damaged, and hook and loop
closes securely. DO NOT allow patients to ingest mitt
material;
• The patient cannot use his or her teeth or otherwise
remove the device and inflict self-injury;
• Monitor closely when the patient is out of bed. Patients
who ambulate while wearing this device may be at risk of
injury from a fall.
• NEVER use mitts on a patient:
•
If an IV or wound site could be compromised by the device; or
•
With a dislocation or fracture on the affected limb.
See the Posey Catalog for other options for such a patient.
ADDITIONAL OR DIFFERENT BODY OR LIMB RESTRAINTS
MAY BE NEEDED (See Posey Catalog):
• To reduce the risk of the patient getting access to the line/
wound/tube site;
• To prevent the patient from flailing or bucking up and
down and causing self-injury.
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