Wound dressing for the hands

Details Wound dressing for the hands Wound dressing for the hands

1992-11-19

1994-07-12

Prebilic, Paul

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Bandage structure

Skin laceration or wound cover

602 43, 602 58, 602 21, 602 62, 604292, 21617, 2917, A61F 1300, A61F 1500, A61L 1300

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053284496

ABSTRACT:
A medical glove or dressing for covering a wound, lesion, burn or similar injury to the hand is disclosed. The glove comprises a back portion, a palm portion and thumb and finger portions with adjustable opening and closure means for easy insertion of the hand and adjustable fitting of the glove without further trauma to the hand. The glove further comprises a material having at least three layers comprising: (a) a first inside layer which comprises a porous polyethylene film which enables moisture to be wicked away from the hand; (b) a second middle layer comprising an absorbent material for absorbing the moisture from the first layer; and (c) a third outer layer comprising a flexible, water-proof breathable material.

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