medi protect.Epi Instrucciones De Uso página 4

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protect.Epi
Intended purpose
protect.Epi is an elbow compression
bandage with pads.
Indications
All indications in whichsoft tissue
compression with profile pads at
the elbow is necessary, such as:
• Lateral epicondylitis or medial
epicondylitis
• 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.
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 have the greatest effect
during physical activity. In principle,
the support can be worn
throughout the day. During long
periods of rest (e.g. sleeping), the
support should be removed.
Instructions for fitting
• Grasp the upper end of the
support and pull this over the
elbow till the crook of the arm is in
the middle of the support (Fig.
1+2).
• The support is sitting properly
when the internal and external
bony prominences (epidondyles)
are readily palpable through the
gaps in the pads (Fig. 3).
• The strap enables the pressure to
be regulated for each individual,
depending on what their body
requires (tightening, loosening). If
required, the strap can also easily
be removed whilst the device is
being worn (Fig. 4).
Care instructions
Soap residues, lotions and
ointments can cause skin irritation
and material wear.
• Wash the product by hand,
preferably using a medi clean
detergent, or in delicate cycle at