Fitting Instructions - Ossur MIAMI J SELECT Gebrauchsanweisung

Precautions:
• Regular cleaning and replacement of pads is required to reduce the
risk of skin ulceration. Bedridden patients are at increased risk.
• At least two persons are needed for initial collar placement: one to
maintain the patient's head and neck in proper alignment, the second
to fit the collar.
• The patient must immediately contact their physician if the patient
experiences increased pain, swelling, sensation changes, skin
irritation, or other adverse reaction while using this product.
• Collar removal or any adjustments to the collar should be done with
physician permission only and according to the physician's
instructions.
• Unless otherwise specified by the physician, the patient should not
remove the collar except to wash under it and change the pads.
• The patient will need a second person to help when cleaning the
collar.
• This product is intended to be fitted by a healthcare professional.
• This product has been designed and tested for single patient use and
is not recommended for multiple patient use.

FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

Sizing tips
• Adjust to the height that fits most comfortably and maintains desired
treatment position.
• To ensure proper sizing, it is a good idea to fit operative patients prior
to surgery.
– Collar size may be incorrectly identified in the presence of
postoperative dressings and swelling.
• Occian Back may be used instead of provided back panel.
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Application instructions (applicable with patient supine or upright)
1. Ensure the padding extends beyond the edge of the plastic and the
Sternum Relief Knob is oriented vertically as shown in (Figure 1).
2. Remove any pillows from behind the patient's head. Position patient
with arms to the side, shoulders down, and head centrally aligned.
3. Slide the Back Panel behind the patient's neck and center it. Note up
orientation marks on the panel. (Figure 2)
4. Slide Front of brace up the chest wall and scoop it up under the chin,
aligning the front edge of the collar's Chin Support with the front of
the chin. (Figure 3)
5. Assess approximate neck height and adjust accordingly. Either on or
off the patient, depress Height Adjustment Button and manually raise
or lower the chin support relative to the sternum contact.
(Figure 4 & 5)
6. When desired height is attained, release Height Adjustment Button to
lock in place.
7. Verify that desired height is achieved on both sides of the brace. If
not, depress Height Adjustment Button and correct. Make collar
height micro adjustments as necessary.
8. While holding the Front securely, place the sides of the collar Front
within the sides of the Back Panel. Apply the Hook Straps of the back
panel to the Hook Landing Areas on the front. Tighten straps
alternately, one at a time, to an equal length on both sides. (Figure 6)
9. If further height adjustment is required, depress Height Adjustment
Button and manually move to position. Use the Height Indicator
Marks to record patient's collar height. (Figure 7)
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