Patent ID: 7905847

Claim:
A method for improving healing in an arm having a wound wherein said method comprises using a device for improving healing of the wound on the arm, wherein said device comprises an enclosure comprising a gas impermeable plastic material, wherein said enclosure has a first end with a closeable opening and an adjustable fastener for substantially air-tight closing of the opening around a portion of the arm with the wound contained within said enclosure, wherein said device further comprises at least one fluid-absorbent material secured to aid enclosure wherein said fluid-absorbent material is secured to, and located only at, a closed end opposite said first end such that, when the device is applied to an arm with a wound, the closed end surrounds a hand or a stump of the arm, and, said fluid absorbent material is positioned within said enclosure at said closed end to absorb fluid produced by said wound, wherein said method comprises: a. inserting the wounded arm into the closeable opening of the device; b. placing the wounded arm in the enclosure so that the wound is contained within the enclosure; and c. securely closing the enclosure of the device about the wounded arm using the fastener creating a warm, moist environment within the enclosure thereby promoting wound healing.