Medical protective and exercise restraint methods
OwnerMarie Paviniinventor
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Abstract
Intended to prevent self-extubation of nasal or oral tubes of an awake patient who may reflexively attempt removal of such and allow the early mobilization and exercise necessary for preservation of as much muscle strength as possible, promotion of diaphragmatic motion necessary for liberation from a ventilator, reduction of patient stress allowing for sedation minimization and improved cognition for reduction of delirium and post-intensive care syndrome, and relief of medical staff and healthcare dollars to focus more on healthcare rather than on protection from self-harm.
Claims9
A method of using a medical protective and exercise restraint system including a rigid restraining structure, a hand strap attached to the restraining structure, and a shoulder strap attached to the restraining structure, the method comprising:
- wrapping the hand strap around a patient's hand or wrist;
- wrapping the shoulder strap around the patient's arm or axilla;
- and
- positioning the restraining structure along the patient's arm such that:
- the restraining structure extends from the patient's hand to above the patient's shoulder;
- the restraining structure does not contact the patient;
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- the patient is unable to touch their hand to their face.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.