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HomeGrown Solution: Quick Apply/Release Compression Stocking or Tattoo Sleeve

Title

Quick Apply/Release Compression Stocking or Tattoo Sleeve

Submitted By

Michele Gerdes

HomeGrown Solution Number

248

Identification of the Problem

Compression garments or mock tattoo sleeves can be difficult to apply and remove on a simulator or standardized participant. Simulation accessories in the form of hook and loop strap compression garments or varied sizes of tattoo sleeves are available but the cost of these items prohibit purchase for some simulation centers. As a solution to this issue, simulation faculty created a durable, low cost solution to easy, quickly apply and remove compression garments or tattoo sleeves to simulators or standardized.

Unique Idea

Use hook and loop fasteners along the length of the compression garment or tattoo sleeve to create a quick, easy route for application or removal of the item. The item may be gently washed and re-used in various simulation scenarios, saving valuable time and money in the simulation center.

Supplies/Ingredients

  1. Compression garment or tattoo sleeve
  2. Scissors
  3. Superglue
  4. Hook and loop fasteners

Steps to Creating the Solution

  1. Select a compression garment or tattoo sleeve which is needed for the scenario.
  2. Use scissors to cut along the full length of the back of the compression garment or tattoo sleeve.
  3. Apply superglue to the cut edges of the compression garment or tattoo sleeve.
  4. Place the “loop” side of the hoop and loop fastener on top of the superglue on one edge of the compression garment or tattoo sleeve.
  5. Place the “hook” side of hook and loop fastener on top of the superglue on the other edge of the compression garment or tattoo sleeve.
  6. Allow superglue and hook and loop fasteners to dry
  7. Apply the compression garment or tattoo sleeve to the simulator or standardized participant.

Images

compression stocking, tattoo sleeve, hook and loop fasteners, superglue, and scissors tattoo sleeve and compression sock cut along the full length the back manikin wearing a compression sock on his calf that had been cut and reattached with hook and loop fasteners manikin arm with a cut tattoo sleeve covering the wrist male manikin in hospital bed wearing compression stocks on his legs

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