Posey SkinSleeves Protector User Manual

Posey® SkinSleeves

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Help 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 SkinSleeves 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 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. Padded SkinSleeves also available,
featuring a thicker plush pile. Feature color-coded sizing bands.

SIZE/ SKIN

CAT. #
COLOR BAND TONE

ARM

6000S Small/Red Light Regular 1 pair
6003S Small/Red Dark Regular 1 pair
6000 Medium/Green Light Regular 1 pair
6000B Medium/Green Light Regular 50 each
6002 Medium/Green Light Padded 1 pair
6003 Medium/Green Dark Regular 1 pair
6000L Large/Yellow Light Regular 1 pair
6000XL X-Large/Blue Light Regular 1 pair

STYLE PKG.

6000

LEG (CALF LENGTH)

6001 Medium/Green Light Regular 1 pair
6004 Medium/Green Dark Regular 1 pair
6005 Medium/Green Light Padded 1 pair

IV sites

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6003

6001Helps protect and hide

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WOUND MANAGEMENT

Fitting Guidelines

SkinSleeves are intended to fit as a comfort product. Actual fit will depend on
individual anthropometric measurements and patient comfort level. Posey regular
SkinSleeves will stretch up to 100% in size (combination of both width and length).
Padded sizes have limited stretchability.

the degree of stretching, the
tighter the fit and the higher
amount of compression on
the patient’s skin and muscle.

Monitoring

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

frayed material; DO NOT use soiled or damaged products.

Arm Application Instructions:

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

continue to roll until you reach the thumb opening.

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

patient’s thumb through the thumb hole.

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

Leg Application Instructions:

1. Beginning with upper leg opening, roll inside edge of SkinSleeve outwards until

you get within 3” of the toe opening.

2. Slip the upper leg opening of the SkinSleeve over the patient’s foot, pulling it up

until the heel “crook” of the SkinSleeve fits snugly over the patient’s heel.

3. Unroll the SkinSleeve up the leg. Adjust to desired placement.

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

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.

The higher

Be sure to follow your facility’s policies and guidelines for frequency

Inspect before each use: check for broken stitches or parts; or torn, cut or

Inspect skin frequently for tears, lacerations, avulsions, abrasions,

Properly dispose of the product per facility’s policy for

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)
Arm - X-Large/Blue 20” (51 cm) 13” (33 cm)
Leg - Medium/Green 13½” (34 cm) 11” (28 cm)

SkinSleeves™

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