| 摘要 |
<p>Novel anatomical limb restraints are provided. Such limb restraint or arm support structure includes a rigid elongate member for receiving the patient's arm in either of two positions during administration of I.V.'s. The device is generally concavo-convex in cross-section. The one side (top) of the support is convex at its forward end to receive the palm portion of the patient's hand and has a concave, tapered section rearward of the convex portion. This configuration supports the patient's arm in a substantially horizontal palm-down position. The opposite side(bottom) of the support is generally transversely concave to receive the patient's arm in a generally horizontal, palm-up position. The opposite lower edges of the second side (bottom) are coplanar so that the arm support is stable when this side is resting on a flat surface. A plurality of spaced-apart projections extend along opposite longitudinal edges of the support so that conventional medical tape can be wrapped about the support on the patient's arm at various selected locations to restrain and stabilize the arm support. Recesses or notches at the forward end of the support receive the fingers of the patient in a curled position when the limb is in the volar position and the upper ends of the fingers and knuckles when the limb is in a supine position. The support can also be used with an absorbent envelope or cover. This limb restraint is therefore suitable for use in intravenous treatment and provides for patient comfort and fulfills medical needs.</p> |
