Protective Skin Sleeves

Protective Skin Sleeves for skin care include compression and non-compression garments that provide a barrier to protect the hands, elbows, arms, legs, or feet. These specialized sleeves provide caregivers with a helpful, economic solution for preventing skin tears.

Skin tears are traumatic injuries to the skin, our largest organ. Skin tears can be significant and complex wounds. Infections are a common result of a relatively minor skin tear, particularly for the elderly and those with compromised immune systems, or anyone with dry fragile skin. Aging, dehydration, and medications all cause the skin to become more thin and fragile, increasing the risk of skin tears. Activities like a caregiver assisted transfer from a wheelchair to the shower and other normal routine actions can create potential skin tear threats also.

A protective skin sleeve can often prevent damage caused by bumping the arm, hand, or leg. Prevention is the most important factor when it comes to skin tears. Wearing a protective skin sleeve, creating a safer environment, and other preventative measures will greatly reduce the occurrence of skin tears. CaregiverProducts is pleased to offer a variety of protective skin sleeves from LimbKeepers, Posey, NorthCoast Medical, IMAK, and SkilCare.