Posey SkinSleeves™ Protector - Manual

RECOMMENDED
ARM CiRCuMFERENCE
CAt. NO. SiZE/COlOR bAND lENGtH FOR A COMFORt Fit
6000S Arm - Small/Red 15½” (39½ cm) 8½” (21½ cm)
6003S Arm - Small/Red 15½” (39½ cm) 8½” (21½ cm)
6000 Arm - Medium/Green 16½” (42 cm) 11” (28 cm)
6000B Arm - Medium/Green 16½” (42 cm) 11” (28 cm)
6002 Arm - Medium/Green 16½” (42 cm) 11” (28 cm)
6003 Arm - Medium/Green 16½” (42 cm) 11” (28 cm)
6000L Arm - Large/Yellow 18” (46 cm) 11” (28 cm)
6000XL Arm - X-Large/Blue 20” (51 cm) 13” (33 cm)
6001 Leg - Medium/Green 13½” (42 cm) 11” (28 cm)
6004 Leg - Medium/Green 13½” (42 cm) 11” (28 cm)
6005 Leg - Medium/Green 13½” (42 cm) 11” (28 cm)
Fitting Guidelines
Inspection
The higher the degree of stretching, the tighter the
fit and the higher amount of compression on the patient’s skin
and muscle.
Arm Application Instructions:
1. Beginning with upper arm opening, roll inside edge of the
SkinSleeves protector outwards; continue to roll until you
reach the thumb opening.
2. Slip the arm opening of the SkinSleeves protector over the
patient’s hand, fitting the patient’s thumb through the thumb
hole.
3. Unroll the SkinSleeves protector back up over the arm. Adjust
to desired placement.
4. If desired, the patient’s thumb can be removed from the
thumb opening and the SkinSleeves protector “rolled up” on
the wrist to uncover the palm.
Leg Application Instructions:
1. Beginning with upper leg opening, roll inside edge of Skin-
Sleeves protector outwards until you get within 3” of the toe
opening.
2. Slip the upper leg opening of the SkinSleeves protector over
the patient’s foot, pulling it up until the heel “crook” of the
SkinSleeves protector fits snugly over the patient’s heel.
3. Unroll the SkinSleeves protector up the leg. Adjust to desired
placement.
To Launder:
Machine wash and dry low temperature.
For best results, hang dry.
Inspect skin frequently for tears, lacerations, avulsions,
abrasions, infection or other damage and determine appropriate
treatment. Change product with new or laundered product in
accordance with facility policy.
Monitoring
Be sure to follow your facility’s policies and guidelines
for frequency of patient monitoring. Posey recommends that this
product be removed at least every two (2) hours to check for
skin integrity, proper circulation and range of motion.
Disposal
Properly dispose of the product per facility’s policy
for BIOHAZARDOUS materials.
Storage and Handling
This device is designed for use in normal indoor environments.
This device may be stored in ambient warehouse temperatures at
normal humidity levels. Avoid excess moisture or high humidity
that may damage product materials.
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SkinSleeves™ Protector
WOuND MANAGEMENt
SkinSleeves™ Protector
Posey SkinSleeves protectors are versatile, non-compression
knitted skin coverings suitable for a variety of applications. They
help provide a protective covering against tears and abrasions for
thin, fragile skin tissue. The soft cotton/nylon/spandex 4-way
stretch yarn is latex-free and adapts to a wide variety of individuals.
SkinSleeves protectors are intended to fit as a comfort
product. Actual fit will depend on individual anthropometric
measurements and patient comfort level. Posey regular
SkinSleeves protectors will stretch up to 100% in size
(combination of both width and length). Padded sizes have
limited stretchability.