Device Controls And Indicators - Siemens AMATECH Cysto Lift Knee Crutch Gebrauchsanweisung

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

g. If the patient is anesthetized, obtain adequate help to place both legs into the

Knee Crutch boots simultaneously; this significantly reduces risk of patient injury.

h. Adjust the boot position by placing a supporting hand near the mount

underneath the boot. Loosen knob 2. Align the toe, knee, hip and opposing

shoulder. Retighten knob 2.

Ensure that all clamps are securely locked.

Secure the Knee Crutch straps. Avoid tightening these straps against the leg.

You should be able to slip your finger between. the leg and strap at the tightest

point. If it is necessary to restrain the leg more securely, adequate padding

should be applied between the straps and the leg.

Check to ensure that no undue pressure is being applied to the leg. Do not

permit anyone or anything to lean on the patient's leg at any time.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Whenever practical, patients should be placed in the Knee Crutches prior to

anesthesia. An alert patient can communicate normal range of motion limitations

and, to some extent, such patients opposing muscles will guard against abnormal

joint movement and stretching. Once the patient's pain and pressure receptors

have been neutralized by anesthesia, the patient is much more vulnerable to over

stretching of muscles and ligaments as well as pressure related injury. Knee

Crutches are not recommended for extended procedures where pressure on the

Popliteal Fossa could be of concern.