Avoid a number of skin traumas such as tears, abrasions and bruising from advanced age, medications, or compromised nutrition. As skin ages numerous factors can cause it to become much drier, much thinner and prone to damage, and less able to heal as quickly from these traumas. The resulting wounds can be difficult and costly to treat, but the preventative care offered by a Premium Sensitive Skin Protective Sleeve offers caregivers a cost-effective alternative. IV and wound sites can be covered by the protection sleeves for arm or leg, hiding unsightly dressings or bandages with a neutral skin colored fabric.
It is estimated that over 75% of skin tears are the result of caregiver contact during handling and moving. Elderly skin is often thin and fragile, from years of sun exposure or simply from the aging process. Even the simplest bump or knock can cause tissue damage. If your loved one needs assistance in being transferred from a lying or sitting position, or if they frequently lose their balance and stability during ambulation, skin protection sleeves can greatly reduce these types of injuries.
Wearing arm or leg sleeves can greatly reduce or eliminate the traumas stemming from friction, bumps and abrasions. Not only do they provide an added layer of protection, they also provide warmth without compression. Made from soft cotton (93%) and Lycra (7%). Cotton breathes, and will help wick away perspiration during warmer weather. A touch of Lycra provides the elasticity and ability to maintain the garments shape, hugging your limbs while not restricting or binding. Each pair also features a tagless design to avoid skin irritation. Easy to machine wash for reuse and wear. Tumble dry or hang to dry.
Flesh tone, with thumb hole (sleeves) or leg/foot with opening for toes. Each premium skin protection sleeve (both arm and leg models) has elastic at the top and bottom. Leg version has a built-in fitted heel with open toe. Packed in pairs, and also available in cases of individually packed pairs (see variations for quantity). For better organization and recognition of sizes once packaging has been opened, each pair features a dyed color strip at the top of the garment to indicate size (color chart shown below).
Sizing chart is below.
Arm Sleeve Sizing:
Leg Sleeve Sizing:
