Fitting Instructions - medi protect.Collar Tracheo Manual De Instrucciones

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Collar Tracheo
Intended purpose
protect.Collar Tracheo is a brace for
stabilisation of the cervical spine with
sternum support.
Indications
All indications which require partial
stress relief of the cervical vertebrae
with sternum support, such as:
• Stabilisation following trauma/an
operation
• Degenerative disorders
• Simple and stable fractures
• Post-operative therapy following
dislocation/fracture dislocation
• Spinal stenosis
• Vertebral displacement
(Spondylolisthesis)
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.

Fitting instructions

1. Place the posterior half of the orthosis
marked "back" around the neck.
2. Then apply the anterior half of the
orthosis, marked "front" in ventral
position to the neck so that it overlaps
with the posterior half and the chin
comes to rest in the provided recess.
3. Close the straps.
Two measurements are required for
the collar, as follows:
Height:
Measure the vertical distance from the
patient's chin to sternum (Figure A).The
measurement corresponds to the HEIGHT
of the collar. If the patient's measurement
falls between two consecutive sizes,
apply the smaller size first.
Circumference:
Measure around the patient's neck.
The measurement corresponds to the
size CIRCUMFERENCE of the collar.
Care instructions
Hook and loop fasteners should be
closed for washing. Soap residues,
lotions and ointments can cause skin
irritation and material wear. The
product can be worn in both fresh and
salt water. After wearing in water, rinse
the product thoroughly with clean fresh
water.