CORFLEX Ranger II ER Shoulder Pillow w/Sling Application Instructions

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Ranger II ER Shoulder
TM
Pillow w/Sling
Application Instructions
Pillow Application
Fitting the Pillow
1.
A. Remove sling from pillow and
set aside.
B. Orient pillow so that curved
surface is toward body and
exercise ball is at front of pillow.
For use on left arm remove elastic
ball holder and rotate 180°,
reattach to front end of pillow.
C. Apply foam pillow at patient's
waist on their affected side. Wrap strap around the patient's waist and
secure buckle at the front of pillow.
D. If the foam block can be easily pushed down, tighten waist strap
Strap should be snug but not cause discomfort.
Sizing and Applying the Sling
Shoulder sling features a universal
design that accommodates a wide
variety of patients, fitting a forearm
length from 9"-20". Length is
measured from wrist to elbow.
Sling comes shipped as a typical
medium right arm sling.
Sizing Sling Length and Thumb Loop
1.
A. Ensure that any open wounds and/or surgical sites are properly
covered before applying the sling.
Sizing Sling Length and Thumb Loop
(continued)
B. Sling is configured for use on the right arm/shoulder. For left arm
application: properly orient sling, unbuckle strap at wrist end of sling
and rotate before reinserting. Check that strap is not twisted and that
front shoulder strap hook adjustment is accessible from front of strap.
C. Release top hook closure at shoulder strap buckle allowing front
panel of sling to open fully. While supporting affected arm at 90°,
gently place arm into sling with elbow positioned as far back as
possible in sling pocket.
D. Sling length fit: Edge of sling should extend to first knuckle (PIP
joint) on the pinkie finger. Adjust sling length, if needed, by removing
the forearm section and reapplying in the desired position.
E. Release thumb loop strap and align bottom fold of strap with
third metacarpal. Thumb should rest comfortably inside loop when
properly fit and maintain the wrist and hand in a neutral position.
F. Trim excess strap and reapply top hook closure to secure the front
panel for use.
G. Hand should rest fully along the bottom of the sling and never be
suspended by the thumb loop.
Securing Sling and Pillow
2.
A. Pillow is designed to place the arm in approximately 30° of abduction.
B. Once the pillow is properly located, attach the sling to the foam
pillow by securing the hook and loop portions together.
C. Secure the pillow to the sling by reapplying the 2" x 9" mesh strap
across the top of the sling. Locate close to the elbow to help prevent
the arm from sliding forward in the sling.
Comfort Harness Application
Adjusting Strap Lengths
1.
A. Unbuckle Comfort Harness Strap and guide strap around the back,
sliding opposite arm through the sling loop.
B. Secure front buckle at sling, leaving the strap loose at this time.