Troubleshooting - Össur MIAMI J Instrucciones Para El Uso

• No plastic touching skin. Sorbatex™ pads extend beyond all
plastic edges.
• No slack or gaps in any of the straps.
• Tracheal opening and posterior vent are midline.
• Collar sits away from the neck. There should be a "finger" gap
between the tracheal opening and the neck. If the collar is fit too
closely/tightly to the neck, size up to the next taller size.

TROUBLESHOOTING

An improperly applied Miami J will look like the first two illustrations:
Problem
Lower edge of collar digging
into clavicle or trapezius.
Collar fit too closely / tightly
against the neck.
Pressure or redness on chin or
occiput.
Chin slips in collar.
Running out of velcro when
securing the collar.
Patient complaining of
chewing and swallowing
problems.
Other problems, questions, or
concerns?
ADDITIONAL NOTES
These instructions do not supercede hospital protocol and/or direct
orders of patent's physician.
Too Small
Miami J collars are for adolescent and adult patients. For children 12 and
under consult Miami Jr. Sizing and Application Instructions.
For instructions on proper care and cleaning of the Miami J collar, please
consult the Miami J Patient Care Handbook or Routine Skin Care
Instructions.
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Solution
Re-fit anterior half of the collar and
direct sides up toward the ears.
Size "up" to the next taller size.
Remove pillows from behind
patient´s head.
Check that Angulation Buttons are
properly set and that routine skin
care is being performed.
Snug it up!
Check size. Either the circumference
is too large or the collar is too short.
Remove Sternal Pad during meals.
Contact Össur Customer Service, 1
800-257-84 40, www.ossur.com
Too Large Just Right