VASODILATION SLEEVE AND METHOD OF VASODILATING A LIMB

摘要

A vasodilation sleeve (10) is disclosed having a tubular middle section (11) having on opening (12) at each end to which a stretchable cuff (13). The tubular middle section (11) is made of a soft, flexible heat reflective material which retains a patient's body heat. The sleeve (10) is placed upon a patient's limb over the site of a vascular puncture. The patient's body heat is trapped within the sleeve (10) causing a warming of the skin, the heat reflective material aids in quickly warming the limb which causes the underlying veins to dilate.

主权项

1. A vasodilation sleeve comprising:
an elongated, tubular sleeve having two oppositely disposed open ends, said elongated, tubular sleeve being made of a heat reflective material; and an stretchable cuff coupled to each said two oppositely disposed open ends of said elongated, tubular sleeve and configured to fit snugly about a limb of a person.