Rolyan A152-0 Manual Del Usuario

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Rolyan Dorsal Wrist Cock-Up Splint:
A152-0 through 3 and A152-7
A
D
INDICATIONS
• To immobilize the wrist
• May be used for arthritis, carpal tunnel
syndrome, sprains, and fractures
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Not for the acute phase of most wrist
fractures
• Not in the presence of active MCP synovitis
• Not in the presence of severe edema
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.
B
E
• Be careful that the straps are not so tight
that they interfere with circulation.
• After heating splinting material, always
check its temperature before applying it to
the patient.
CARE AND CLEANING
• The splint 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 windows.
• The splint may be cleaned with soap and
lukewarm water. The straps may be washed
with soap and water, but the adhesive portion
should not be moistened. The splint and
straps should be allowed to dry thoroughly
before reapplication of the splint.
PROCEDURE
The splint blank can be applied to either hand—
simply invert the splint blank.
1. Pad bony prominences as necessary.
2. Heat splint blank in water heated to
approximately 160°F (70°C) until pliable.
(Refer to the instructions for Rolyan splinting
C
F
materials for information about working with
specific splinting materials.)
3. Remove from heat pan and place on a towel
on a flat surface. Blot excess water.
4. If possible, place patient's hand in pronation
to achieve a gravity-assisted position.
5. Standing in front of the patient, place the
splint blank on the dorsum of the hand, with
the hand through the kidney-shaped cutout
and the wider end of the cutout near the
thumb (A).
6. Put the digits through the distal cutout (B),
making sure that the extended portion of the
volar surface of the cutout is pointing
proximally (C).
7. Fold back the radial and ulnar sides of the
hand portion of the splint (D).
8. Mold the splint blank on the forearm as
shown in E.
9. The splint can be trimmed and the edges
flared if necessary.
10. Apply appropriate straps. A completed splint
is shown in F.
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