Rolyan AquaForm Manual De Instrucciones

Rolyan AquaForm Knee Immobilizer:
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A 175-120 through A175-122
INDICATIONS
• To immobilize the knee and help reduce pain
• May be used following surgery, fractures, and
sprains
• May be used for arthritis, luxation of the
patella, Osgood-Schlatter syndrome, and
osteochondritis of the knee
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Not for use over open wounds or infected
areas
• Not in the presence of severe edema
PRECAuTIONS
• This immobilizer 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.
• The immobilizer should fit snugly and
comfortably without interfering with normal
circulation.
• After heating splinting material, always
check its temperature before applying it to
the patient.
CARE AND CLEANING
• The immobilizer will lose its shape in
temperatures over 135°F (57°C). It should
be kept away from sources of heat such as
ovens, hot water, open flames, and sunny car
NEDERLANDS
Rolyan ® AquaForm ® Inrichting voor immobilisering van de kni
INDICATIES
• Om de knie te immobiliseren en de pijn te
verminderen
• Kan worden toegepast na een operatie, bij
breuken en verstuikingen
• Kan worden toegepast bij artritis, luxatie van
de knieschijf, ziekte van Osgood-Schlatter en
osteochondritis van de knie
A
windows.
• The immobilizer can be cleaned with soap
and lukewarm water.
• The straps and fabric flaps can be wiped
with warm water and mild soap. Allow to dry
completely before reapplying the immobilizer.
INSTRuCTIONS fOR uSE
1. For patient comfort during molding, place
stockinette on the area that will be covered by
the immobilizer. If softening the immobilizer
in a convection oven, use two layers of
stockinette, with more over newly healed
scars or skin grafts.
2. Heat the ⁄ ," (3.2mm) Aquaplast
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immobilizer as follows:
Heat pan: Heat in water at a temperature of
160° to 170°F (70°–75°C) for one minute or
until transparent. Hold the flaps and straps
out of the water. Remove from heat pan at an
angle to let water drain off without stretching
the immobilizer and place on a flat surface.
Pat dry with a towel. Blot any water from the
flaps and straps.
Convection oven: Heat without overlapping
or folding on a baking sheet with a non-stick
surface in an oven preheated to 195° to 205°F
(90–95°C) until transparent (softening may
take up to 10 minutes). To prevent stretching
and accidental bonding, two people should
remove the item from the baking sheet. Place
on a flat surface.
3. With the patient supine, the foot elevated,
and the knee positioned appropriately,
position a healthcare professional at each
side of the leg.
CONTRA-INDICATIES
• Niet voor gebruik op open wonden en
geïnfecteerde plaatsen
• Niet gebruiken bij ernstig oedeem
VOORZORGSMAATREGELEN
• Voordat men dit toestel gebruikt is het
raadzaam dat de gebruiker door een
arts of verpleegkundige ingelicht wordt
B
4. Place the immobilizer under the leg. Bring
the immobilizer, working from proximal to
distal, up to the posterior leg surface. Center
the knee in the opening and fasten the hook-
and-loop closure on the flaps across the front
of the leg (A). If necessary, gently pull the
material evenly around the leg, from inside the
immobilizer toward the flaps. Do not fasten
the straps at this time.
5. Stroke the immobilizer to mold it snug against
the leg.
6. Leave the immobilizer in place until it is
completely cool. Continued stroking will help
it maintain its shape.
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7. Fasten the straps on the anterior leg surface
as follows:
— F irst, fasten the straps closest to the knee,
the proximal one and then the distal one.
— N ext, fasten the strap at the proximal end
of the immobilizer, followed by the one at
the distal end.
— F inally, fasten the remaining two straps.
8. The immobilizer can be trimmed and the
edges flared as necessary. Areas that have
been stitched cannot be trimmed.
9. For greater comfort, self-adhesive padding
can be applied to the proximal and distal
borders after the immobilizer is molded.
Apply the padding first to the inner surface to
minimize wrinkles between the immobilizer
and the skin. Any wrinkles that form can be
cut away with a scissors.
10. A properly applied immobilizer is shown in B.
over de juiste procedures. De arts of
verpleegkundige is verantwoordelijk
voor het doorgeven van aanwijzingen en
waarschuwingen aan andere artsen en
verpleegkundigen, verzorgers betrokken bij
de zorg van de patiënt en de patiënt zelf.
• Indien ongebruikelijke zwellingen,
huidverkleuring of ongemak optreden,
moet het gebruik ervan onmiddellijk
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