Patterson Medical Rolyan TAP Manual De Instrucciones

Rolyan TAP (Tone and Positioning) Splint:
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A834-54 through 67
A
D
INDICATIONS
• For functional positioning of the forearm and
hand
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Not for severe hypertonicity
• Not for use with severe edema
• Not for people who have an allergic reaction
to neoprene or who have a tendency to
develop dermatitis
• Not for use over open wounds and infected
areas
• May not be for people with circulatory
problems
PRECAUTIONS
• This splint is to be fitted initially by a
healthcare professional who is familiar with
the purpose for which it is prescribed. The
healthcare professional is responsible for
providing wearing instructions and
precautions to other healthcare
practitioners, care providers involved in the
patient's care, and the patient.
• If unusual swelling, skin discoloration or
discomfort occurs, use should be
discontinued and a healthcare professional
consulted.
• Be careful that the splint is not so tight that
circulation is impaired.
CARE AND CLEANING
• Wash frequently to remove body oils and
other soil.
• Fasten closures. Hand wash fabric in warm
water and mild soap. Rinse thoroughly. Do not
wring. Dry at room temperature. Be sure the
splint is completely dry before reapplying it.
B
E
• Do not use ointments or oils under the splint.
• Do not dry clean or expose to heat or sunlight
for extended periods of time.
APPLICATION
Applying glove
1. Open straps.
2. With hook pad on volar surface, put glove
onto hand and close straps (A and B).
3. If necessary, the glove can be trimmed.
Check the following areas for proper fit:
• It should clear the distal palmar crease.
• It should clear the MCPs on the dorsum of
the hand.
• It should cover the ulnar border of the hand.
Do not trim the thumb through the stitching.
Applying splint so forearm is in supination
4. Using the end that does not have the hook
tab, attach the strap to the hook pad on the
volar surface of the glove. Wrap the strap
through the thumb web space, over the
dorsum of the hand, around the ulnar aspect
of the wrist, and over the volar surface of the
middle of the forearm (C).
5. Wrap the strap around the arm either distal or
proximal to the elbow (not directly over it) until
the hook tab can be fastened to the strap to
form a cuff (C).
6. Adjust the distal end of the strap for final fit by
lifting the strap off the hook and gently
stretching the strap for the appropriate force
of pull and desired amount of supination.
Reattach the strap to secure it (D).
7. If necessary, trim the length of the strap (see
instruction 12).
C
F
Applying splint so forearm is in pronation
8. Using the end that does not have the hook
tab, attach the strap to the hook pad on the
volar surface of the glove. Wrap the strap
toward the ulnar side of the wrist and around
the mid-point of the dorsum of the forearm.
Bring it to the volar surface of the forearm (E).
9. Wrap the strap around the arm either distal or
proximal to the elbow until the hook tab can
be fastened to the strap to form a cuff (E).
10. Adjust the distal end of the strap for final fit by
lifting the strap off the hook and gently
stretching the strap for the appropriate force
of pull and desired amount of pronation.
Reattach the strap to secure it.
11. If necessary, trim the length of the strap (see
instruction 12).
Trimming strap
12. If the splint will be used for only supination or
only pronation, trim the length of the strap
after the final fit (F). If using the splint
alternately for pronation and supination, trim
the strap during the final fit in supination only
to avoid over-trimming it.
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