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Product Overview
The central concept involves the use of an open-weave plastic tube which, in an unstressed state, has a circumference somewhat less than the circumference of the human
finger, Fig. No.1. When the tube is compressed in length, the circumference of the tube increases substantially, with the open end of the tube having a slightly smaller circumference than the remainder of the tube, Fig.
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No.2. As a result, a finger can be inserted in the tube. If the tube is allowed to relax, it follows naturally the surface
contours of the finger. If an axial pulling force is applied to the tube, it creates accordingly an uniform pressure over the surface of the finger, resisting the removal of the tube from the finger. A
secure resistance is obtained if the tube-end is placed over the second knuckle of the finger. |
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The open weave allows the circulatiion of air around the finger, In addition, the natural way the tube encompasses
the finger virtually eliminates uncomfortable or restrictive areas of pressure. Stuckey Straps* have three such tubes. The tubes are open at one end and are sewn together at the other ends to
double straps. |
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The straps are sized for easy tying to bedframes or other objects as required. The use of three tubes ensures security of restraint and
moderates both the surface pressure on and the axial forces in the patient's fingers for a safe application. |
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