Patent ID: 7621882

Claim:
A method of using a medical device, the method comprising the steps of extending at least one planar sheet of material having opposed edge portions, around the limb of a wearer, said planar sheet of material comprising one or more slots which extends from one of the opposed edge portions of the planar sheet of material, one of said opposing edge portion extends outwardly, while the other said opposing edge portion includes a first longitudinal member comprising a first length and a first width and a second longitudinal member comprising a second length and a second width, a removable liner used to protect the limb of the wearer, said liner comprising an electric resistance heater, said heater comprising tubing located in the liner, placing said heater against the user's skin to apply heat to the user's limb, a blotter, using said blotter to detect any discharge of fluid from the user, a protective panel, said protective panel disposed on a portion of said planar sheet of material and fastening means, said fastening means used to hold the device around the user's limb.