A Well-Stocked Medicine Cabinet Should Include WaterGuard™ to Keep Bandaged Wounds Clean and Dry
Newswise — As the days get longer and temperatures rise, so do incidences of outdoor-related injuries.
According to Matthew J. Jimenez M.D., a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic fracture care and joint reconstruction based in Chicago, IL, children sustain more injuries during the warmer months because they engage in more vigorous activities.
Research confirms intuition – the more time children spend outside running, playing sports, riding bikes and skateboards, the more likely they are to suffer an injury.
Armed with these facts, parents should prepare for their kids’ cuts, scrapes, burns and even fractures with a well-stocked medicine cabinet.
“While it’s necessary to have bandages and anti-bacteria cream readily on hand, it’s equally important to have something to protect the wound against water when bathing, and dirt, grime and sweat when playing,” said Dr. Jimenez. The patent-pending, self-sealing, WaterGuard™ sleeves were designed specifically for this purpose.
Made of a tear-resistant, flexible, ultra-thin polyurethane film, the WaterGuard sleeve is latex-free, non-toxic, hypoallergenic and provides easy, slip-on, self-sealing protection that fits snug enough to keep water and dirt out, while remaining comfortable to wear.
“By creating a product that achieves a watertight seal without restricting blood flow, we believe WaterGuard is a major advancement in wound and cast protection,” said Dr. Jimenez, a founding partner of WaterGuard LLC. “WaterGuard makes performing everyday tasks easier for people who have suffered an injury and need to keep their cast or wound dressing clean and dry.”
About WaterGuard LLCIn development since 2005, WaterGuard was created by a team of three partners, Henry Deutsch, Dr. Matthew J. Jimenez M.D. and Tim Hartigan, whose combined experience resulted in an ideal solution for limb protection. Mr. Deutsch, a specialist in product development, conceived of the concept after breaking his wrist and experiencing the unique challenge of protecting the cast while showering.
WaterGuard products can be purchased online (http://www.waterguard.biz/purchase.html) and is endorsed by Dr. Eric Heiden, Olympic gold medalist, U.S. Speedskating medical director and orthopedic surgeon. A portion of the proceeds from all sales will be donated to Dr. Heiden’s Park City Sport Performance and Orthopedic Foundation and SPLORE, a Utah-based non-profit organization providing inclusive recreation and education programs for people of all abilities.
WaterGuard LLC is committed to the design, development and marketing of products that make everyday tasks easier for those dealing with adversity, hardships and injury. FMI please visit www.waterguard.biz.
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