PROtect Coolmesh Finger Separator Medical Mittens
Some patients might want slightly more control when wearing restrictive, protective mittens. The PROtect Coolmesh Finger Separator Medical Mittens offers hand protection for patients vulnerable to intentional and accidental self harm. Using strong but soft polyester and breathable mesh, these mittens are suitable for use in medical environments such as hospitals, care homes and psychiatric wards.
What's Included?
- 2 x Coolmesh Medical Mittens
Please note: this product comes as a pair of two mittens. We also have a version without finger separators.
Indications for Use
The Coolmesh Finger Separator Medical Mittens are suitable for a variety of patients:
- Psychiatric patients at risk of self harm to prevent further injury to the body
- Patients at risk of accidentally or intentionally pulling on tubes, lines, or cables
- Patients with poor wrist, finger or hand control that are at risk of overstraining
- Patients with wrist, finger or hand injuries needing protection from additional injury
- Patients with skin conditions that require ventilation to the area without risking additional injury
- Post surgical injuries, for individuals needing protection of the surgical site
How Do These Mittens Help with Self Injury?
These mittens allow patients slightly more hand control than the alternative, non-finger separator medical mittens. These mittens immobilise patients enough to stop them from inflicting injury, however, they allow slightly more grip, allowing for more long term use. This enhances patient autonomy to increase their mental and physical wellbeing.
Key Features and Benefits of the Coolmesh Medical Mittens
- Individual finger channels give more freedom than the fingerless alternative
- Finger controls enhance dexterity while keeping patients safe from self injury
- Simple yet reliable hook and loop wrist closure is easy to adjust for professionals
- Lightweight design can be worn anywhere for patients at risk of injury
- Ambidextrous design allows for wear on right and left hands
- Pair of gloves ensures protection of both of the patients hands
- Coolmesh ensures excellent breathability, keeping hands cool and ventilated for hygiene
- Limits dexterity for people at risk of self harm, or pulling on tubes, lines or cables
- Fits to either hand for diverse range of use with any patient injuries
- One size fits most adults, ideal for use in medical and care environments
- Machine washable for maintenance of patient comfort and cleanliness
- Version with hospital bed connection straps included available
Sizing of the PROtect Coolmesh Mittens
The PROtect Coolmesh Finger Separator Medical Mittens is supplied as a twin pack in a universal size that should be suitable for most patients. A version without finger separators is also available.
High Quality Materials
These mittens are made from polyester with a polyester-fibre stuffing. They are also latex-free, ideal for patients with material sensitivities or allergies. They are made with a fine, breathable mesh, ideal for speeding the healing process of any existing injuries.
Washing Instructions
When caring for vulnerable patients, it's essential to maintain proper hygiene. This glove is fully machine washable, and is made of a mesh top layer with a cotton bottom layer for complete breathability. This means they can be worn for extended periods of time, while maintaining proper healing of the patient's injuries.
Risk Assessment for the PROtect Mittens
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