Balloon glove hand support

Abstract

Snippet Balloon glove hand supportWe have read with interest about a variety of uses for the humble glove [1, 2], and would like to report a further use. A partially inflated, sealed glove (Fig. 1a) makes a readily available, cheap, single-use hand support during surgery (Fig. 1b). The use of appropriately sized gloves and different inflation volumes allows for optimal positioning and pressure care. Figure 1 Inflated glove, a) sealed at the wrist end and b) with patient's hand positioned during surgery.360

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“…We have read with interest about the various non‐conventional uses for a rubber glove , and would like to report an additional use. A fully inflated and sealed glove makes a cheap, effective and readily available support for breathing systems in theatre and ventilator tubing in intensive care (Fig.…”