Self-sealing sleeve for wound protection

Apr 30 2010

As the days get longer and temperatures rise, so do incidences of outdoor-related injuries.

According to Matthew J. Jimenez M.D., a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic fracture care and joint reconstruction based in Chicago, IL, children sustain more injuries during the warmer months because they engage in more vigorous activities.

Research confirms intuition - the more time children spend outside running, playing sports, riding bikes and skateboards, the more likely they are to suffer an injury.

Armed with these facts, parents should prepare for their kids' cuts, scrapes, burns and even fractures with a well-stocked medicine cabinet.

"While it's necessary to have bandages and anti-bacteria cream readily on hand, it's equally important to have something to protect the wound against water when bathing, and dirt, grime and sweat when playing," said Dr. Jimenez.

The patent-pending, self-sealing, WaterGuard™ sleeves were designed specifically for this purpose.

Made of a tear-resistant, flexible, ultra-thin polyurethane film, the WaterGuard sleeve is latex-free, non-toxic, hypoallergenic and provides easy, slip-on, self-sealing protection that fits snug enough to keep water and dirt out, while remaining comfortable to wear.

"By creating a product that achieves a watertight seal without restricting blood flow, we believe WaterGuard is a major advancement in wound and cast protection," said Dr. Jimenez, a founding partner of WaterGuard LLC. "WaterGuard makes performing everyday tasks easier for people who have suffered an injury and need to keep their cast or wound dressing clean and dry."