Contraindications - Medi Epicomed Gebrauchsanweisung

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Epicomed
Intended purpose
Epicomed is an elbow compression
bandage with pads.
Indications
All indications in which soft tissue
compression with profile pads at the
elbow is necessary, such as:
• Epicondylitis (e.g. tennis or golfer`s
elbow)
• Osteoarthritis and arthritis

Contraindications

None known at present.
Risks / Side Effects
If the aids are too tight, this can cause
local pressure sores or constriction
of blood vessels or nerves. Therefore
you should consult the doctor treating
you before you use it if the following
circumstances apply to you:
• Condition or injury of the skin in the
area of application, particularly with
infectious indications (excessive heat,
swelling or reddening)
• Paraesthesia and circulatory disorders
(e.g. as seen in diabetes, varicose veins)
• Lymph drainage disorders – equally,
swelling of soft tissue adjacent to the
area of application which is not related
to a condition
When wearing snug-fitting aids, this
can result in localised skin inflammation
or irritation that is due to mechanical
irritation of the skin (particularly in
conjunction with sweating) or due to the
composition of the material.
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Intended patient groups
Healthcare professionals should
provide care to the adults and children,
applying the available information on
the measurements/sizes and necessary
functions/indications and in line
with the information provided by the
manufacturer, and acting under their
own responsibility.
Note on wearing
Supports cause the greatest effect
during physical exercise. In principal, the
support can be worn all day. However,
this depends on how comfortable the
support is to wear. You should avoid
bending your arm tight for a long period.
The support should be taken off for
longer breaks (e.g. when sleeping).
The support is suitable for use in water.
After use, please rinse out the product
thoroughly.
Putting on/Taking off
• To make putting Epicomed on easier,
fold down the upper fastening edge
first. (Fig. 1)
• Pull the bandage over the elbow so
that the crease of the elbow sits in the
middle of the knitted comfort zone
and the seam on the back side runs
over the middle of the elbow bone
at the back of the arm. Then roll the
upper part of the bandage back up.
(Figs. 2 + 3)
• The position of the bandage is correct
when the inner and outer bone
(epicondyles) can be clearly felt in the
gaps in the silicone inserts. (Figs. 4 + 5)
• The tension strap enables the pressure
to be regulated for each individual,
depending on what their body requires