A disposable restraint jacket having a pair of laterally spaced, releasably secured flaps, formed in the front of the jacket, that grant ready access to the subclavian area. The jacket is color coded as to size, is marked with indicia to indicate its front and back parts, and its neck opening prevents choking of the patient. The flaps and other confronting parts of the jacket are releasably secured by a combination of locking devices of the hook and loop type. Additional embodiments add zippers and flaps on the back of the jacket.
The present invention provides a restraining garment for restraining a person. The restraining garment includes a body (10); a right sleeve (30) having a reinforced cuff (38) that is securable around the wrist of a wearer, a left sleeve (32) having a reinforced cuff that is securable around the wrist of a wearer; a right arm strap (46) extending from the body and securable to a portion of the right sleeve that is proximate to the cuff; and a left arm strap (48) extending from the body and securable to a portion of the left sleeve that is proximate to the cuff. The right and left arm straps, when secured to the cuffs of the right and left sleeves, respectively, restrain the movement of the arms of the wearer.
Apparatus for applying force to a patient's upper torso and cervical region, and method for using the same, comprising a pair of panels adapted to fit under the arms of a patient and to cover the patient's chest and back. The panels have edges defining lateral extremities of the panels at the patient's chest and back. A pair of sleeves is provided having tubular portions adapted for receiving the patient's arms therein. The tubular portions have a slit and are adapted for adjustable fitting about the patient's distal biceps. Straps are used for maintaining the panels against the patient's chest. A bulbous disk is provided for contacting the rear of the patient's lower neck and upper back and for applying a spreading force over the patient's neck and back. Straps are connected to front surfaces of the sleeve upper portions and adapted for applying force to the disk and hence to the patient's neck, back, shoulder girdles, and upper extremities. Straps are provided for pulling the panels towards one another across the patient's back.
An infant garment, particularly for premature and drug addicted infants, that is comprised of a saclike body with two extended sleeves that cross over each other, wrap around the child, and then attach in the back. The garment places the child's arms in the midline position and constrains them to prevent unnecessary motor releases. The garment is designed to allow for passage of test leads and tubes through the opening in the front of the garment while the garment remains closed. The garment swaddles the infant in warm clothing and will enable the child to rest more easily.
The method and device of this invention immobilizes a person in a secure, upright asphyxia-preventing restraining system which includes a leg wrap and shoulder harness, both of which are transparent to x-rays and have the flexibility to safely limit flexing of the legs while immobilizing the upper torso in an erect position without causing damage to the body. It can be easily and safely applied by public safety officers including police or other law enforcement personnel and medical personnel to secure a person against undesired movement while maintaining them in an upright, sitting position which leaves the diaphragm free for natural, unrestrained breathing movement. The asphyxia-preventing restraining device comprises an elongate leg wrap member sized and shaped in the form of a trapezoid to wrap and restrain movement and bending at the knees of the legs of the person to be restrained without injuring the legs. The leg wrap member has at least one tether fastener secured thereto. The upper body restraint comprises a shoulder harness having a front portion, the front portion secured to an adjustable length tether having a distal end, and the distal end of the adjustable length tether having a fastener for securing the tether to the leg wrap. The tether length is shortened to support the person in an upright, asphyxia-preventing position without subjecting the person to physical risk.
Methods and apparatuses for aligning a person's center of gravity over the base of support using a weighted garment or orthotic are herein provided. These methods and apparatuses are particularly suited to individuals suffering from various balance or neurological disorders. The methods described herein involve the use of body positioning and perturbation techniques. These methods may be manual, computer assisted, or some combination thereof. In some variations, video recording equipment or other electronic equipment is used. The apparatuses of the present invention comprise a variety of weighted garments or orthotics. These garments or orthotics may take on any number of configurations. In some variations, the weighted garment or orthotic is a vest, in other variations, the weighted garment or orthotic is a brassiere, corset, shoulder pad, undergarment, belt, seating device to be used in combination with a wheelchair, tee shirt, body suit, or combinations thereof.
