Affordable Solutions for Treating and Preventing
Elbow Ulcers
The Elbow Rest eliminates elbow pressure by total
suspension of the elbow for treatment and prevention
of ulcers and pressure sores.
Spacer fabric, dual density pads, and open cavity design
allow for optimal air-flow and promotes healing.
Our unique patient specific customizable pad system allows the user to place the
pads around ulcer or sensitive areas, including the ulnar nerve. Pads can be rotated
frequently for new positioning.
The customizable pads are made from a soft dual density breathable core that
allows moisture to move away from the skin to help prevent further skin breakdown.
Silver anti-microbial treated pad fabric and liner fabric kills harmful bacteria that can
cause odor.
How it Works
Features and Benefits of the Best Elbow Protection Product
on the Market:
Antibacterial efficacy of nano silver finished
fabric on Staphylococcus Aureus and
preliminary test on its safety.1.Indicated to prevent and treat elbow ulcers and
pressure sores for patients with neuropaty, peripheral
vascular disease, or patients at risk for skin breakdown.
2. Our unique patient specific pad system provides
optimal protection of the ulnar nerve.
3. The Elbow Rest is designed with our unique Air-0-tech
Fabric System, a soft, breathable, anti-microbial fabric.
4. Ergonomic design and customizable pad system provides
patient specific relief of pressure.
5. Spacer fabric and large cavity allow for optimal air-flow.
6. Light weight and conforms with the elbow for patient
comfort and protection.
7. Launderable.
8. Affordable solution for treating and preventing elbow ulcers.
9. Includes laundry bag for safe and easy laundering.
Studies show that the cotton/polyester blend fabrics finished with silver
nanoparticles had excellent antibacterial effect against a Gram positive
bacteria, Staphylococcus Aureus. These findings agree well with the experimental data
reported by Lee et al.,(2003) and Yeo et al., (2003). Kim et al.,(2007)
suggested that the inhibitory activity of silver nanoparticles was
influenced by free radical generated on the surface of silver nanoparticles.
The result of durability to wash of the treated fabric also showed
long-lasting bacteriostatic effect. The Staphylococcus Aureus was completely abated on
the silver finished textile even after being exposure to20 consecutive
typical careful hand launderings condition. This verifies that nanosized
silver particles, as observed in SEM images, were firmly attached onto the
fiber surfaces. Primary irritation test in rabbit was examined to investigate
the effects of dermal exposure of the treated fabric. Based on the results,
nano silver treated textile did not show any visible signs of skin irritation.
MU. J. Nat.Sci. Special Issue on Nanotechnology(2008) Vol. 7(1)
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