Fabrication Enterprises Caresia, Upper Extremity Garments, Gauntlet, Medium

Caresia, Upper Extremity Garments, Gauntlet, Medium

The Caresia upper extremity gauntlet is a foam bandage liner for lymphedema bandaging. It fits buyers looking to simplify regular wrapping routines for upper-extremity care while helping reduce patient stress and weekly bandaging time. This medium gauntlet is 9.4 inch long and fits a palm girth of 7.4 inch to 9 inch with a wrist girth of 6.2 inch to 8.6 inch.

Good Fit For

• Regular upper-extremity lymphedema bandaging routines
• Clinics managing repeated wrapping sessions
• Home care settings where easier laundering matters

Key Features

• Foam bandage liner helps simplify standard lymphedema bandaging into two basic steps
• Made for the upper extremity in a gauntlet style for hand and wrist coverage
• Medium size option with fit guidance for palm and wrist girth to support selection
• Unique foam-chip particles encourage gentle tissue stretch and pressure differential
• Gentle on delicate skin while helping disperse irregular pressure and reduce compression hot spots
• Machine washable and dryer safe for easier repeat use in ongoing care routines

Applications and Usage

• Using the gauntlet as a liner before wrapping with 2 or more short stretch bandages
• Supporting hand and wrist bandaging in active phase lymphedema care
• Reducing setup time compared with traditional short-stretch bandaging routines
• Repeat-use care plans where the liner can be washed and dried between uses

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Foam.
• Short stretch bandages are sold separately
• Proper sizing requires measuring the length and girth of the treatment area from the distal end moving proximally
• Do not use bleach
• Tumble dry on permanent press

FAQ

• What size does this Caresia gauntlet fit? This medium gauntlet is 9.4 inch long and fits a palm girth of 7.4 inch to 9 inch and a wrist girth of 6.2 inch to 8.6 inch.
• How is the gauntlet used in bandaging? The Caresia gauntlet is used as a bandage liner. The process described is to place the Caresia on the patient and wrap over it with 2 or more short stretch bandages.
• Are the short stretch bandages included? No. Short stretch bandages are available separately.
• Can this gauntlet be washed and dried? Yes. The gauntlet is safe for the washing machine and dryer. Do not use bleach, and tumble dry on permanent press.
• What makes this liner different from basic wrapping alone? The liner uses foam-chip particles that encourage a gentle tissue stretch and pressure differential. The product details also note that it helps disperse irregular pressures, reduce compression hot spots, and save time in regular bandaging routines.

From L&R by Fabrication Enterprises.