We have found that placing pipe insulation around patients' legs keeps them extended without causing sores or discomfort.
Patients tend to bend their extremities in the cage during fluid therapy. However, we have found that placing pipe insulation around patients' legs keeps them extended without causing sores or discomfort. The insulation comes in different diameters, so it fits various sizes of patients.
Dr. Jay Gottlieb
Hicksville, N.Y.
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