Posey Gel Pad SkinSleeves Protector User Manual

Posey® SkinSleeves™ Protector

Helps Protect Fragile Skin

Published nursing protocols on skin tear prevention recommend that
your patients “add a layer of protection.”*

*Baranoski, S, Skin tears: Staying on guard against the enemy of frail skin.Nursing 2003 3:14-20 Oct. 2003.

Indications: Patients with fragile skin; to protect IV /wound sites and skin from tears
and abrasions.

Posey Gel Pad 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.

Gel Pad SkinSleeves protector can also help prevent patient
disruption of medical treatments by camouflaging both IV
sites and wound sites by blending in with the patient’s
own skin tone. The Gel Pads
are placed strategically
under the elbow to help
absorb pressure. Feature
color-coded sizing bands.

SIZE/ SKIN

CAT. #
COLOR BAND TONE

ARM WITH ELBOW GEL PAD

6000GS Small/Red Light Regular 1 pair
6000GM Medium/Green Light Regular 1 pair
6000GL Large/Yellow Light Regular 1 pair

STYLE PKG.

Helps protect and hide IV sites Gel Pad

Free Trial Samples: Call 1.800.447.6739

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SkinSleeves™

WOUND MANAGEMENT

Fitting Guidelines

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.

the degree of stretching,

The higher

the tighter the fit and
the higher amount of

SIZE/COLOR BAND LENGTH RECOMMENDED ARM CIRCUM.
FOR A COMFORT FIT

Arm - Small/Red 15½” (39 ½ cm) 8½” (21½ cm)
Arm - Medium/Green 16½” (42 cm) 11” (28 cm)
Arm - Large/Yellow 18” (46 cm) 11” (28 cm)

compression on the patient’s skin and muscle.

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.

Inspection

Inspect before each use: check for broken stitches or parts; or torn,
cut or frayed material; DO NOT use soiled or damaged products.

Arm Application Instructions:

1. Beginning with upper arm opening, roll inside edge of SkinSleeve protector

outwards; continue to roll until you reach the thumb opening.

2. Slip the arm opening of the SkinSleeve protector over the patient’s hand,

fitting the patient’s thumb through the thumb hole.

3. Unroll the SkinSleeve 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 SkinSleeve protector “rolled up” on the wrist to uncover the palm.

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.

To Launder:

Machine wash and dry low temperature. For best
results, hang dry.

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.

Protector

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