Patent ID: 6155263
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: A41D

Abstract:
A protective arm and hand covering for a patient for preventing access thereto by a healthcare worker in order to prevent lymphedema comprising:A. an upper extremity covering means comprising:(1) a tubular arm covering means extending over and around the arm of a patient, said tubular arm covering means defining an arm entry opening means therein to facilitate placement of a patient's arm thereinto to allow said tubular arm covering means to extend over and around the arm of patient, said tubular arm covering means also defining a hand exit opening means spatially disposed from said arm entry opening means to allow the hand of a patient to extend outwardly therethrough;(2) a hand covering means extending over and around the hand of a patient, said hand covering means defining a hand entry opening means therein to facilitate placement of a patient's hand thereinto; andB. a warning indicia means displayed prominently on said upper extremity covering means to discourage a healthcare worker from having access to an arm and hand of a patient.