Deroyal Infant and Child Hand Control Mitt

Features of Deroyal Hand Control Mitts

• Soft, fiber-filled hand control mitten
• Less-restricting and gives the individual control
• Machine washable fiber
• Quick-release buckle wrist closure
• Stops patients from self-injury

When to use Hand Mittens?

• Patients at risk of unplanned extubations
• Patients who disrupt medical treatment

What to buy with Hand Control Mittens Coolknit

• Chattanooga Patient Data Cards
• Deroyal Quick-Check Mitts
• Medline Tamper Resistant 9 Write-On ID Band

How to use Deroyal Infant and Child Hand Control Mitt?

• Release the hook strap and open the wrist closure.
• Place the patient’s hand in the mitt with the padded side touching the patient’s palm.
  Note: Monitor patient frequently to ensure the product does not disrupt medical treatment.
• To secure wrist closure, pull the strap until the wrist closure fits snugly around the patient’s wrist. Secure the hook to the loop side of the strap.
  Note: Do not over-tighten; two fingers should fit between the device and the patient to ensure circulation is not compromised.

Warnings:

• Improper application or use of this device may result in serious injury or death.
• Check to ensure that mitts are properly secured and circulation is not compromised.
• Check to ensure mitts are not damaged, missing components, or contaminated, and that all hook and loop and/or buckle closures function properly.
• Use hospital-approved bed safety guidelines. If securing the device to a bed or chair, always secure straps to the portion of the bed or chair that moves with the patient. Do not secure straps to bedside rails.
• Always keep excess straps out of the patient’s reach. Check the patient regularly per the hospital’s policies and procedures.