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- Page 1 Instructions for use MIAMI J ® Sizing & Application Instructions...
- Page 2 SPECIALITY SIZES: <30% of Population A specific anatomical indicator best characterizes each of these collar sizes: 200S 200L Super Short/Kyphotic Stout Does your Does your Does your patient have a patient have a patient have a kyphotic (chin- very large neck very short, thin on-chest) neck? circumference?
- Page 3 SIMPLE SIZING STANDARD SIZES: >70% of Population A specific anatomical indicator best characterizes each of these collar sizes: Tall Regular Short Does your Is your patient All other adults. patient have a female? long tall neck? • Long, tall neck •...
- Page 4 INTRODUCTION: Useful Terminology BACK FRONT Chin Occipital Support Support Tracheal Opening Angulation Buttons Hook and Loop Strap Sternal...
- Page 5 SIZE IT UP! The Miami J Simple Sizing Questions ® The Miami J collar sizes are phenotype-driven. By identify- ® ing your patient´s phenotype according to the Sizing Silhou- ettes & Simple Sizing Questions, you may quickly determine the appropriate collar size.
- Page 6 - Collar size may be incorrectly identified in the presence of post-operative dressings and swelling. • Miami J Fronts and Backs are interchangeable; ® However, this is rarely necessary. - e.g., To accommodate a larger neck circumfer- ence with use of the 200S (Super Short), the Back of the 200L (Stout) size may be substituted.
- Page 7 SCOOP IT UP! Application Instructions (Supine) At least two persons are needed for initial collar placement: one to maintain the patien´s head and neck in proper align- ment, the second to fit the collar. Remove any pillows from behind the patient’s head.
- Page 8 SCOOP IT UP! (cont´d) Application Instructions (Supine) Flare the sides of the Front out, slide it up the chest wall and scoop it up under the chin. Sides of the collar Front should be oriented up, off the trapezius, and toward the ears.
- Page 9 SNUG IT UP! (cont´d) Application Instructions (Supine) Hook and loop straps must be aligned symmetrically and oriented “blue-on-blue” to the Front adhesive sections. When the patient is properly fit, there should be equal amounts of excess hook and loop overhanging the Front blue adhesive sections.
- Page 10 “What is that extra strap for?” A unique feature of the Miami J Collar is the optional Assist ® Strap. This elasticized strap may be attached to the Front of The main purpose of this strap is to free the the collar.
- Page 11 FINAL ADJUSTMENTS: Angulation Buttons: The Angulation Buttons may be used to fine-tune the fit of the collar for better anatomical conformity, pressure distri- bution and comfort. Minor adjustments in angulation of the Chin and Occipital Support can significantly reduce pressure areaas at these critical contact points.
- Page 12 For a predominately supine patient keep Occipital Support Buttons set to top position. this will direct the top edge of the collar shell into the bed. Sternal Pad: The Miami J includes a ® removable sternal pad to dstribute ambulatory pres- sure.
- Page 13 FINAL CHECKLIST: A properly applied Miami J will look like the above illustra- ® tions: Collar extends from mandible to just below sternal notch. Chin is centered comfortably in Chin Support. Chin should not extend over edge of Sorbatex™ pad, nor fall inside collar.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING: An improperly applied Miami J will look like the top two ® illustrations on the following page: Problem Solution Lower edge of collar Re-fit anterior half of the digging into clavicle or collar and direct sides up trapezius. toward the ears. - Page 15 ® children 12 and under consult Miami Jr. Sizing and Applica- ® tion 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.
- Page 16 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA Calle Edimburgo N°14 Tel: +800 233 6263 28232 Las Rozas – Madrid Spain Fax +1 949 362 3888 Tel: +34 916 36 0693 ossurusa@ossur.com Fax: +34 916 37 2143 ortesica@ossur.com Össur Canada Össur Nordic 120-11231 Dyke Road Richmond, BC P.O.
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