JPH0715531Y2 - Hand cover for healthcare workers - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a hand cover worn by a medical staff such as a doctor to prevent infection.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, medical personnel have used rubber gloves to prevent infection. But this is an operating room,
It was limited to emergency management, giving birth, and dealing with premature babies. The reason for this is that no matter how thin the rubber gloves are, the user must inevitably feel discomfort due to insufficient ventilation in the gloves. Therefore, it is currently not used for general medical work.

[0003]

On the other hand, recently, a problem of nosocomial infection, particularly MRSA infection, which is extremely difficult to deal with, has developed into a social problem, and disinfection of the hands of general medical staff has been emphasized. However, disinfecting bare hands every time has a problem in skin hygiene, and rubber gloves are not popular for the above reasons.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a hand cover which is simpler than rubber gloves, can be generally used, has no discomfort during use, and is effective in preventing infection.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a hand cover of the present invention comprises a fingertip sack portion formed of thin rubber, finger front and side covering portions, and palm covering portion,
The back of the fingers and the back of the hand are opened, flexible linear members are provided along the peripheries of these open portions, and a band for fastening to the wrist is provided.

[0006]

[Function] Since the fingertip and the part of the palm which come into contact with the patient are covered with thin rubber, it is effective in preventing infection.

Further, since the back of the finger and the back of the hand are open, the air flow is good and stuffiness does not occur. It is also easy to put on your hand.

[0008]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the hand cover 10 of the present invention includes fingertip sack portions 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 integrally formed from thin rubber, a front surface of a finger and a fingertip sack portion. The side surface coating portions 11a, 12a, 13a, 14a,
15a and a palm covering portion 16, and the backs 17 of the hands open the back portions 11b, 12b, 13b, 14b, 15b of the fingers. There is also a flexible band 1 on the wrist.
8 are provided. The band 18 may have a ring shape, but the end portion may be detachable by a hook-and-loop fastener (trade name Velcro fastener), a snap button, or the like.

The open portions 11b, 12b, 13b, 1
A flexible linear body 19 is integrally provided along the peripheral edges of 4b, 15b and 17. This linear object 19
Is pre-formed into a shape substantially similar to the planar shape of the hand, as shown in the figure.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, it is possible to connect the base portions of the finger back opening portions 11b, 12b, 13b, 14b, 15b to each other with a flexible strip 20. Of course, it may be integrally molded with the linear body 19.

[0012]

[Effect] According to the hand cover of the present invention, as described above, since the parts such as the palm and the fingertips that come into contact with the patient are completely covered with rubber, it has a sufficient effect of preventing infection, Further, since the back of the finger and the back of the hand are open, there is no discomfort such as stuffiness of the finger, and there is little resistance to bending of the finger, so that flexibility and delicate movement of the finger are allowed.

Further, since the opening is provided, the hand cover can be easily attached, which is convenient for use.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a hand cover of the present invention.

[Fig. 2] Rear view of the above

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the above.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Hand cover 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Finger tip sack part 11a, 12a, 13a, 14a, 15a Finger front and side cover parts 11b, 12b, 13b, 14b, 15b Finger back opening part 16 Palm cover part 17 Hand instep opening Part 18 Band 19 Linear object 20 Band object

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A fingertip sack portion formed of thin rubber, a finger front surface and side surface covering portions, and a palm covering portion, the back of the finger and the back of the hand are opened, and flexible along the periphery of these open portions. A hand cover for medical staff, which is provided with a simple linear body and a band that is fastened to the wrist.