Skil-Care Economy Limb Holder

Indications - Skil-Care Economy Limb Holders are designed for patients who require:

• Limitations placed on hand/arm movement
• Limitations placed on leg movement

Contraindications for Use - Do not use the Skil-Care Economy Limb Holders:

• For violent or psychiatric patients
• For patients in bed other than hospital-syle bed fitted with side rails

Application

1. Wrap cuff around patient’s wrist or ankle so that the end with the buckle overlaps the end without

the buckle. Position the cuff by pressing the “hook” tab against the “loop” material on the cuff.

2. Wrap wrist strap around cuff. Secure the wrist strap through the buckle. The wrist strap should be

snug but not so tight as to cut off circulation to the hand or foot. You should be able to slip one finger

between the cuff and the patient’s wrist or ankle.

3. Secure the tie straps to the bed frame.

• Always secure straps to the part of the bed that moves when patient is raised or lowered. Never
• attach straps to bed rails or any part of the bed that does not move when raised and lowered.
• Always raise and lock bed rails when patient is wearing limb holders. Never leave bed rails in
• lowered position when patient is unattended.