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2. The blue Sternum Relief Knob adds a degree of freedom for the
patient so that activities such as eating or talking can be performed
with greater comfort. The knob turns 90 degrees clockwise when
looking at the collar from the front. (Figure 11)
FINAL FITTING CHECKLIST
A properly applied Miami J Select will look like Figure 12.
• Collar extends from mandible to just below sternal notch. Chin is
centered comfortably in Chin Support. Chin should not extend over
edge of Sorbatex™ pad, nor fall inside collar.
• Collar straps are aligned straight, both tabs the same length.
• Sides of Back should overlap sides of Front.
• Front of collar angled up toward ears. Lower plastic edge should not
be resting on patient´s clavicles nor digging into trapezius.
• No plastic touching skin. Sorbatex™ pads extend beyond all plastic
edges.
• No slack or gaps in any of the straps.
• Tracheal opening and posterior vent are midline.
• Collar sits away from the neck. There should be a "finger" gap
between the tracheal opening and the neck. If the collar is fit too
closely/tightly to the neck, size up to the next taller size.
OTHER MODIFICATIONS
Upon physician recommendation, collar corners and edges may be
modified or trimmed to relieve discomfort or pressure.
COLLAR CLEANING (Figure 13)
• Remove the pads from the plastic parts.
• Hand wash the pads with mild soap and water. Rinse.
• Wring out the excess water and squeeze in towel.
• Lay flat to dry.
• Wipe the plastic collar shell clean with mild soap and water.
• Replace pads by attaching the dull side to the hook on the inside of
the collar.
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