JP2003024358A - Scratching preventing tool - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a patient of atopic dermatitis from scratching the affected part by him/herself with the nails resulting in worsening its condition. SOLUTION: The scratching preventing tool is provided with a pair of hollow cylindrical main bodies 1 both ends of which is opened and a connection tool 2 for connecting the pair of main bodies with each other. The respectively one ends of the connecting tool are connected to the mutually opposing ends of the main bodies. The main bodies are hollow and cylindrical and the arms of the patient are inserted and mounted to the hollow parts to prevent the patient from folding his/her arms. The main bodies consist of core bodies 3 and covers 4 covering the core bodies. Since the patient cannot touch his/her face, arms, stomach, etc., as a result that the patient cannot hold his/her elbow joints by putting the arms through the main bodies, worsening of the condition by scratching with the nails are prevented effectively.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a scuffer for preventing a patient who is exposed to pruritus due to atopic dermatitis and other skin diseases from scratching his / her own diseased part such as face and arm with inflammation. Regarding preventive equipment.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Atopic dermatitis, so-called atopy, has become a social problem due to many diseases of infants regardless of adult sex. Atopic dermatitis is allergic,
It is an endogenous eczema, and its symptoms change with age. Infancy begins on the face and gradually spreads to the limbs and central body, accompanied by severe itching. The main treatment is symptomatic treatment, and depending on the degree of skin rash, steroid ointment, ointment containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, skin protectant, moisturizer, etc. may be applied, and antihistamines and antiallergic agents may be taken internally. Has been done. In addition, the cause of becoming an allergen in daily life is avoided, and diet therapy is also used.

As described above, conventionally, steroids have been often used for the treatment of atopy, but in recent years, it has been pointed out that the strong side effects of steroids have an adverse effect. For example, when a steroid is administered for a long period of time, corticosteroids are continuously supplied from the outside, and as a result, the function of producing corticosteroids in the body decreases. Due to this, the hormones in the body are out of balance, which may annoy the liver. It has also been reported that constant administration of steroids results in thinning and weakening of the epidermis.

On the other hand, the atopic symptom is exacerbated because the patient scratches the affected area with his own hand due to severe itching. Patients who cannot tolerate itching scratch the face, arms, abdomen, etc. of the affected area that has begun to recover due to the effects of steroids, etc. , Bai bacteria on the nails and fingers invade to further purify. Therefore, it becomes necessary to suppress inflammation by using strong drugs such as steroids.
Before it recovers, the vicious cycle of getting worse by scratching the patient is repeated, and strong drugs are needed.

[0005] Even if the use of steroids is refrained from in order to prevent the harmful effects thereof, the recoil phenomenon when the administration of steroids is stopped, so-called rebound, may worsen the symptoms. Rebound is a phenomenon in which a symptom that has been temporarily suppressed by long-term administration of a steroid drug is aggravated by the interruption, and the patient is exposed to more severe pruritus and scratches the affected area with severe pruritus. As a result, similarly to the above, the inflammation of the affected area scratched by the nails is further exacerbated, the itch is further increased, and a vicious cycle of scratching is caused, resulting in a serious situation in which recovery cannot be performed. In particular, since infants cannot control it themselves, the degree of scratching is severe and the effect is more serious.

After all, the simplest and most effective measure is for the patient to put up with itching and avoid touching the affected area. However, it is extremely difficult for patients with pruritus to control themselves so as not to scratch the affected area, and especially for infants who have difficulty in autonomy, there is no other way to force this. Is.

Under these circumstances, devices have been developed to prevent the patient from scratching the affected area himself. For example,
There are commercially available gloves that allow the patient to wear gloves whose surface is slippery so that the nails are not struck and the irritation to the affected area is reduced. Further, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-59809 discloses a glove in which the scratching action of the inner glove is less likely to be transmitted to the outer glove by making the glove double.
However, these gloves are practically ineffective because they do not prevent the patient from scratching the itchy area. Since the patient cannot tolerate itching, he puts his hands on the itch while wearing gloves and desperately tries to scratch. As a result, a patient who does not get a pleasant sensation due to scratching violently stimulates the affected area, which in turn aggravates the affected area.

Further, scratches are also prevented by forcibly fixing both arms of the patient. However, in this method, since the patient is bound and the freedom is completely restricted, the patient suffers and the physical and mental burdens are large. In particular, binding an infant to a bed is not preferable in terms of emotional education of the infant, and it is very resistant not only to the person but also to the parent and family.

In view of such conventional problems, the present invention was developed to assist recovery of patients suffering from atopic dermatitis, especially infants. A main object of the present invention is to provide a device for preventing scratching from scratching the affected area without excessively restricting the freedom of the atopic patient.

[0010]

The device for preventing scratching according to claim 1 of the present invention prevents a patient suffering from atopic dermatitis from scratching the affected area with his / her own hand. This scraping prevention tool includes a pair of hollow cylindrical main bodies 1 having open ends at both ends, and a connecting tool 2 connecting the pair of main bodies 1 with each other. The scrape-preventing tool is configured to connect one ends of the connecting tools 2 to opposite ends of the main bodies 1.

Further, in addition to the features described in claim 1, the scratching prevention device according to claim 2 of the present invention has the following features.
The main body 1 is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape, and an arm portion of a patient is inserted into the hollow portion and attached to the main body 1 to prevent the patient from bending the arm.

Further, in addition to the features described in claim 1 or 2, the scraping-prevention tool according to claim 3 of the present invention is characterized in that the main body 1 covers the core body 3 and the core body 3. It is characterized in that it is composed of a cover 4 that operates.

Furthermore, in addition to the features described in any one of claims 1 to 2, the scratching prevention tool according to claim 4 of the present invention has the core body 3 of the main body 1 which is breathable. The cover 4 is made of a non-woven fabric.

Furthermore, in addition to the features described in any one of claims 1 to 4, the scraping prevention tool according to claim 5 of the present invention is an adjustment in which the connecting tool 2 is adjustable in its entire length. It is characterized by having a mechanism.

Furthermore, in addition to the features described in any one of claims 1 to 5, the scraping prevention device according to claim 6 of the present invention has at least one end of the main body 1 with an edge of an end face. It is characterized in that it is a buffer portion 4a for covering.

The scratching prevention device according to claim 7 of the present invention is a scratching prevention device for preventing a patient suffering from atopic dermatitis from scratching the affected area with his / her own hand. This scratching prevention tool includes a hollow cylindrical main body 1 having open ends at both ends and a connecting tool connected to the main body 1, and the connecting tool is locked to an arm of a patient. The body is kept attached to the patient's arm.

[0017]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the examples described below exemplify scratching prevention tools for embodying the technical idea of the present invention, and the present invention does not specify the scratching prevention tools as follows.

Further, in this specification, in order to make the claims easy to understand, the numbers corresponding to the members shown in the embodiments are referred to as "the claims column" and "to solve the problems. It is added to the members shown in the column of "means". However, the members shown in the claims are not limited to the members of the embodiment. In addition, the size and positional relationship of members shown in each drawing may be exaggerated for clarity of explanation.

[First Embodiment] FIGS. 1 to 4 show a scratch preventing tool for infants according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1
2 is a perspective view of one of the main bodies 1, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a scratch preventive tool, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the patient actually wears the scratch preventive tool, and FIG. 4 is a rear view of FIG. The perspective view seen is shown.

The scratch prevention tool shown in these figures comprises a body 1a for the right or left arm, a body 1b for the opposite arm,
It is composed of a connector 2 for connecting these main bodies to each other.

The main body 1 has a hollow cylindrical shape as shown in FIG. This is for preventing the patient from bending the joint part of the elbow by inserting the arm into the hollow portion, and determines the total length and the inner diameter according to the patient. For example, when used for infants as in this embodiment, the diameter is 5 to 15c.
m, preferably 7-9 cm, with a total length of 8-20 cm,
It is preferably 12 to 14 cm.

The main body 1 is used by covering the core body 3 with the cover 4. The core body 3 is made of a hard member having air permeability. It is desirable that the rigid member be strong enough to prevent the patient from bending the arm. The strength is set appropriately according to the strength of the patient to be used. If it is too stiff, an infant may swing its arm and give a shock, so it is desirable for safety to elastically deform the shock so that the shock can be absorbed.

Breathability is necessary to prevent the patient's arm from getting stuffy. In particular, under the condition where sweating is likely to occur, such as in the summer, if the air permeability is not secured, the affected area may be stimulated and itching may increase. Therefore, a breathable material or a material provided with a ventilation hole is used. For example, a lattice-shaped or mesh-shaped soft plastic material or the like is used. This material is relatively inexpensive to obtain, has excellent durability, and can be washed by washing with a circle. In addition, cleanliness can be maintained by using antibacterial plastic or antibacterial synthetic resin.

The cover 4 is made of, for example, non-woven fabric or towel cloth. Fabrics that are hygroscopic, breathable and can be washed in whole are preferred. Vinyl fibers and synthetic fibers can also be used.
Materials with large feathers or fluff may cause irritation to the affected area of atopic dermatitis, and thus may not be preferable for some patients. In such a case, a skin-friendly material with less irritation to the affected area and less fluffing is preferable. Also, by using a material with breathability and sweat absorption,
The patient can use it more comfortably with less resistance due to wearing. Further, for hygiene use, it is preferable that the cover 4 has a configuration that can be easily replaced. Further, by making the separated cover 4 washable, it can be used more conveniently. Furthermore, in order to keep it warm in winter and for going out,
The cover 4 may be changed according to the application, such as using a thick material with good heat retention, a thin material for summer and a water resistant material for rainy weather. By making the cover 4 replaceable in this way, wear of the core body 3 covered with the cover 4 is prevented and durability is improved, and when the cover 4 wears out, it is replaced with a new cover 4 for a long period of time. There is also an advantage that it can be used economically.

The cover 4 prevents the core body 3 from coming into direct contact with the skin of the patient and prevents the stimulation. In particular, when a lattice-shaped plastic is used for the core body 3, the mesh-shaped opening hole portion is prevented from rubbing against the skin. For this reason, the cover 4 can be made different depending on the material and shape used for the core body 3.
It is desirable to have sufficient thickness and flexibility. In particular, it is more preferable that the end surface of the core body 3 forming the opening portion of the main body 1 is thickened so as not to damage the patient's arm, shoulder, face or the like to form the buffer portion 4a described later. In the illustrated example, the cover 4 has a bag shape, the core 3 is inserted into the bag through the opening, and the opening is closed with a zipper, a hook, a hook-and-loop fastener, or the like.

Although the main body 1 is composed of the core 3 and the cover 4 in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this structure, and the main body may be integrally formed of vinyl chloride resin or the like. In this case, in consideration of safety, the body is made of a material and hardness that is kind to the skin so as not to irritate the affected area.

Furthermore, by providing a cushion on the inner surface of the main body 1 to fill the gap between the inner surface of the main body 1 and the arm, rubbing between the inner surface of the main body and the skin of the arm can be prevented, and the skin can be taken care of by the patient. It can enhance the fit and provide warmth. The cushion may be provided as a separate member, or may be fixed to or removable from the inner surface of the main body 1.

When the main body 1 shown in FIG. 1 is mounted on a patient's arm, the edge portion of the open end of the main body 1 may come into contact with the face or the palm of the hand to cause injury. In particular, when atopy is present on the face, shoulders, arms, and hands, the edge portion may contact and rub, which may worsen the affected area, so it is necessary to protect this portion. Therefore, the main body 1 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with the buffer portion 4a on the cover 4 at the edge portion.
For example, by double-weaving the cover 4 in this portion, the cover 4 is thickened and the tactile sensation of the edge portion is softened. Further, the material of the cover 4 located at this portion may be partially changed to be soft or thick. For example, the buffer portion 4a is made of vinyl resin to have flexibility.

In order to reduce the resistance caused by mounting the cover 4, the outer appearance of the cover 4 is preferably a soft design for infants. For example, using colors such as pale yellow, pink, red, blue, and white as a color scheme, stripes, floral patterns, characters drawn, characters such as numbers and alphabets, names written with your name, etc. As, express cuteness and childlikeness. Furthermore, patchwork, quilt, tartan check, or embroidery may be applied. Alternatively, pockets, appliqués, ribbons, etc. may be added. The ribbon has a shape in which a belt-shaped loop 5 described later is decorated, and can have both a function and a decoration.

FIG. 2 shows a scraping prevention tool in which two main bodies 1 shown in FIG. 1 are used for the right arm and the left arm, and the two are connected by a connecting tool 2. The right arm body 1a (or 1b) and the left arm body 1b (or 1a) have the same shape. However, the pattern and design of the cover 4 may be appropriately changed between the left and right.

The connecting tool 2 is used to prevent the body 1 from being detached from the arm even when an infant moves violently to scratch the affected area. The connector 2 shown in FIG.
It is composed of a string-like body, and each of them is connected at an end portion of the main body 1 while being separated from each other. The number of cords may be one or three or more, but if the number of cords is too large, the cords will be easily entangled,
If the amount is small, there are problems such as strength and easy displacement, so the number is preferably two. In addition, the two strings are
Although it may be provided so as to face the opening end at a position of 180 °, it is preferably provided so as to be unevenly distributed on one of the opening ends as shown in FIG. This is because the main body 1 becomes more stable if the attachment position of the string-shaped body is located on the back surface of the patient as shown in FIG.

The connecting method is a non-removable fixing method,
There is a removable system. In the case of a non-detachable fixing method, the cord-like body is sewn into the cover 4, and the core body 3 is made of an adhesive material.
There are methods such as attaching to, and welding with heat. In this case, since the two main bodies 1 and the cord-like body are always fixed, the cover 4 and the cord-like body are fixed so that the core body 3 cannot be inserted into and removed from the cover 4, or the core body 3 is fixed to the cover 4. When the structure is such that it can be inserted and removed, the fixed position is determined so as not to interfere with the insertion and removal.

On the other hand, as a detachable method, as shown in FIG. 5, a hook mechanism that can be opened and closed is used to insert and lock the belt-shaped loop 5 fixed to the main body 1, as shown in FIG.
In addition to the method of connecting to the loop 5 by using the spiral ring as shown in FIG. 11, a method of using a chain or a key (not shown), which is currently used or will be developed in the future, can be appropriately used. The advantage of this method is that the main body 1 and the cord-like body can be separated when necessary,
When the cover 4 and the core body 3 are inserted / removed, or the scratching prevention tool is attached to a patient, the cover 4 and the core body 3 can be conveniently attached / detached as necessary. The disadvantage is that the body 1 and the connector 2 may come off when the patient moves violently and fall off the arm. Furthermore, if a sharp metal member or the like is used for the connecting tool 2, there is a possibility that the patient may be injured if the connecting tool 2 is disassembled. In order to prevent such a situation, a mechanism is adopted that provides a strong connection in which unintentional separation of the patient hardly occurs.

The loop 5 and other attachment / detachment mechanisms are preferably designed in a decorative manner so as to reduce the resistance felt by the patient during or after the attachment. For example, the loop 5 is shaped like a ribbon to express cuteness, or the hook is colored white or light to adopt a rounded design. This makes it possible to express fashionability, kindness, and warmth, and it can be expected to reduce the feeling of resistance to wearing, especially for infants. Furthermore, not only the resistance of the patient himself but also the psychological resistance of the parents and caregivers who have to assist or care for the wearing can be alleviated.

FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 show a state in which the scratching prevention tool is attached to a patient. As shown in these figures, it is preferable to pass the connector 2 on the back surface of the patient to make a plow. By using plowing, the displacement and rubbing between the connecting members are reduced, and the connecting members are more securely held and the fall-out prevention effect is improved. In addition, a holding tool (not shown) for holding the connecting tool 2 is provided to hold the connecting tool 2 in a predetermined state to prevent misalignment to further improve slip-out prevention, and the string-like body rubs even when the patient moves. Can be prevented and durability can be improved.

The connecting tool 2 is a string-shaped body. The string-like body is in the form of a flat plate having a flat portion in the form of a belt. This is because when a rope having a circular cross section is used, the rope may bite into the arm due to the violent movement of the patient, causing pain. By making the contact with the patient's arm a flat belt, it is possible to reduce the pressure applied to the contact surface even with vigorous movement, and the patient is not hurt.

The string-like body is a durable cloth with little elastic deformation,
Use synthetic fibers. In particular, strength that can withstand the patient's vigorous movement and resistance is desired. It is not preferable to use a member that elastically expands and contracts, such as a rubber string, because the rubber stretches and easily comes off the patient. Therefore, a cured rubber, a non-woven fabric, a vinyl chloride resin, or the like that is less elastically deformed is preferable. Alternatively, it may be an elastic member that maintains a desired length and prevents the extension.

The cord-like body is a body 1 depending on the body type of the patient.
It is equipped with an adjustment mechanism whose length can be adjusted so that the arm can be held at an appropriate position on both arms. For example, 10 cm to 40 cm, preferably 20 c to fit the body shape of the patient to be worn.
The length can be expanded or contracted in the range of m to 30 cm to be adjusted to a desired length. In this embodiment, the present invention does not specify the adjusting mechanism because the purpose is to adjust the string-shaped body to the optimum length so that the main body can be held at a predetermined position. All commonly used mechanisms for length adjustment are available.
For example, by using a belt mechanism capable of adjusting the holding position at a predetermined interval, a hole formed at a predetermined interval in the string-shaped body is inserted into the buckle shaft and fixed at a desired position, or as shown in FIG. One end is folded back and inserted into the buckle 6 of two-point support type, and a pressing mechanism capable of stepless adjustment of pressing and fixing by friction, pressing a string-shaped body adjusted to a desired length by a strong clip It has a clip mechanism for fixing, a take-up mechanism like a measure, which can be pulled out and locked for a predetermined length, or a method in which multiple string-shaped bodies with different lengths are prepared and replaced with ones of an appropriate length. Can be used as appropriate.

The sizes of the main body 1 and the connecting tool 2 are set according to the body type of the patient wearing the scratching prevention tool. Particularly in the present invention, it is important that the main body 1 be held in a position that sufficiently covers the elbow joint so that the patient cannot bend the elbow joint. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, when the total length of the main body 1 and the total length of the connector is larger than about twice the upper arm (length from the shoulder to the elbow joint) of the patient plus the shoulder width. Preferably, it is set so that the elbow joints of both arms are located near the center of each main body 1 in the worn state. The length of the connecting tool 2 is adjusted by the adjusting mechanism so that the main body comes to an optimum position with the scraping prevention tool attached.

The device for preventing scratching is used as follows. (1) Insert the arm into the main body 1. Since the two main bodies 1 have the same structure, either the right arm or the left arm may be inserted. The arm is inserted into the body 1 so that the elbow joint is located approximately in the center of the body 1.

(2) On the back surface of the patient, the two main bodies 1 are connected by the connecting tool 2. The connecting body 2 is attached so that the string-like body serves as a plow.
With the main body 1 and the connecting tool 2 connected, the arm is passed through one main body 1 and the head is put in the cord-like body so that the cord-like body is positioned on the back surface and the other body 1 is connected to the other body 1. Insert your arm. It should be noted that the main body 1 and the coupling tool 2 may be separated from each other by inserting an arm through each of the main bodies 1 so that another person can connect the main body 1 to the coupling tool 2 from the back of the patient.

(3) Wearing a scratching prevention tool to prevent bending of the arm. When the scratching prevention tool is attached, the patient cannot fix the arm with the arm extended because the elbow joint of the arm is fixed. Therefore, the face, arms, abdomen, etc. cannot be touched with the palm of the hand, and scratches or scratches of the affected area formed on these parts by the nail are prevented.
On the other hand, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 3, the patient is not prevented from rotating the arm. Also, since the palm can be used freely,
The feeling of restraint of freedom is much less than when both arms are fixed, and psychological resistance can be reduced. further,
By using this scratching prevention tool, the patient cannot touch his / her own arm, which has an advantage of protecting the affected part of the arm. The part of the arm, especially near the back of the elbow, is a part that is prone to inflammation, but since this part is covered by the main body 1, it does not scratch on its own and does not appear to the outside, so touch other things. Moreover, it is possible to maintain the state where the contact is cut off. As described above, since the patient wears the scratching prevention tool and the movement of the arm is restricted, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the affected part is damaged.

The anti-scratch device according to the above embodiment is
There is a merit that it can be easily attached to a patient and used conveniently without using special clothes. In particular, due to the extremely simple structure of connecting the main bodies to each other with a connecting tool, the main body 1 is securely attached to the patient without providing a fixing member, and is easily detached even when the patient violently moves or resists. It has the excellent effect of never happening. This is especially important when used for atopic patients. This is because atopic patients have severe itching and somehow try to scratch with their hands and move violently. This is especially true for infants. According to the present invention, since the main body 1 inhibits the bending of the elbow portion of the arm, and the connecting tool 2 holds the main body 1 securely, it is possible to prevent the atopic patient from scratching despite the extremely simple structure. Thus, the effect of promoting recovery of the affected area can be obtained without resorting to strong drugs such as steroids.

[Second Embodiment] Further, as a second embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 8, it is also possible to use a scraping preventive tool for directly attaching each body to an arm without connecting the bodies with a connecting tool. it can. This scraping-preventing tool uses the same main body 1 as described above, and a connecting tool having a different configuration from the above is connected to the main body 1 to mount the main body 1 on the patient's arm.

The connecting tool is, for example, the attachment string 7 provided on the main body 1.
Can be An attachment cord 7 as shown in FIG. 8 is fixed to the main body 1, a band-shaped loop 8 is further fixed to the clothes of the patient, and the attachment cord 7 is tied and connected to the loop 8. The positions and number of the attachment strings 7 are determined in consideration of the fact that the main body 1 can be attached to the patient's arm and sufficiently held. Preferably, two attachment strings 7 are provided at each of two ends of the main body 1, a loop 8 is also provided on the patient's clothes at a position corresponding to the attachment strings 7, and the corresponding loop 8 and attachment string 7 are connected. Since the main body 1 is fixed at four places, the main body 1 is securely mounted without rotating around the patient's arm. With this configuration, each main body can be mounted individually, so that it can be used when it is desired to limit the movement of only one arm. For example, it can be used when one arm is incapacitated or when a cast is used due to a broken bone. Further, the connecting tool is not limited to this configuration, and for example, conversely to the above, the connecting tool may be configured by providing an attachment string on the patient's clothes and providing a band-shaped loop on the body 1. You can also use rings, hooks, and keys. Note that in these embodiments, unlike the first embodiment,
Some mechanism is needed to secure the connector to the patient's clothing.

As yet another embodiment, the body can be secured to the arm with hook and loop fasteners. For example, wrap one of the hook-and-loop fasteners (such as those with loops) around the patient's arm and the other hook-and-loop fastener (such as those with hooks) on the inside surface of the body to engage them and move the body to the arm. Can be held at. Alternatively, a mechanism may be used in which a plurality of rubber-like projections are obliquely projected on the inner surface of the main body to prevent the rubber-like projections from falling off.

Furthermore, the main body 1 may be fixed to the clothes of the patient with an adhesive or sewing. With this configuration, the scratching prevention tool is fixed to the clothes itself worn by the patient, and when the clothes are put on, the arms are held and the elbow joint cannot be bent. In this case, since the main body 1 is completely fixed to the clothes, there is no fear of misalignment.

Although the scratching prevention device for infants has been described in the above embodiments, the present invention does not limit the scratching prevention device to infants. For example, it can be used for adults and the elderly. In that case, use those with appropriate size and strength according to the body type of the patient. In the case of adults, the symptoms may worsen due to unconscious scratching, especially during sleep. In order to prevent this, a usage pattern in which the scratch prevention tool of the present invention is worn before going to bed can be considered. Further, not only atopic dermatitis but also other dermatitis and other diseases can be utilized to effectively prevent the patient from touching the affected area and accelerate recovery.

[0049]

As described above, the anti-scratch device of the present invention prevents the patient from bending his or her arm, thereby scratching the affected area where the patient has atopic dermatitis and exacerbating the symptoms. You can avoid the situation. In particular, only bending of the elbow joint is effectively prevented, while other movements are not restricted, so that the patient has a low sense of restraint and can relieve pain. Also, because it is not a form that binds the arm, it simply covers the arm with a cylindrical body,
There is also the advantage that there is little apparent resistance.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a main body of a scratching prevention tool according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a scratching prevention tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front perspective view showing a state in which the patient is wearing the scratching prevention tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view showing a state in which the patient is wearing the scratching prevention tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view of an essential part showing a connecting portion of a scratching prevention tool according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of essential parts showing a connecting portion of a scratching prevention tool according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

7 is an enlarged perspective view of an essential part showing an example of an adjusting mechanism of the cord-shaped body shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state in which the scratching prevention tool according to the second embodiment of the present invention is attached to the arm of a patient.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 1a, 1b ... Main body 2 ... Connector 3 ... Core 4 ... Cover 4a ... buffer section 5 ... loop 6 ... Buckle 7 ... Attachment string 8 ... loop

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A scratching prevention tool for preventing a patient from scratching an affected area with his or her own hand, wherein a pair of hollow cylindrical main bodies (1) having open ends at both ends and the pair of main bodies are provided. A scrape-prevention tool comprising a connecting tool (2) for connecting, and one end of the connecting tool (2) being connected to opposite ends of the main bodies. 2. The main body (1) is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape, and the arm portion of the patient is inserted into the hollow portion to be mounted to prevent the patient from bending the arm. The anti-scratch device according to claim 1. 3. The main body (1) includes a core body (3) and the core body.
The scrape-preventing device according to claim 1 or 2, which is constituted by a cover (4) covering the (3). 4. The scraping brush according to claim 1, wherein the core body (3) of the main body is made of a hard member having air permeability, and the cover (4) is a non-woven fabric. Preventive device. 5. The scraping prevention tool according to claim 1, wherein the connecting tool (2) has an adjusting mechanism capable of adjusting the entire length. 6. The scratching prevention tool according to claim 1, wherein at least one end of the main body (1) is a buffer portion (4a) covering an edge of an end face. 7. A scraping-preventing device for preventing a patient from scratching an affected area with his / her own hand, the hollow cylindrical main body (1) having open ends at both ends, and a connecting device connected to the main body. A scratching prevention tool, comprising: the main body attached to the patient's arm when the connecting tool is locked to the patient's arm.