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MIAMI J
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PATIENT CARE HANDBOOK

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  • Page 1 Instructions for use MIAMI J ® PATIENT CARE HANDBOOK...
  • Page 2 “no” may seem unusual, but limiting the motion of your neck is an important part of your treatment. This pamphlet will explain the things you should do to prop- erly use and care for your Miami J Cervical Collar. You can ®...
  • Page 3 C-SPINE PRECAUTIONS: You must be lying flat to remove the collar unless your doctor gives you permission to do this in a sitting position. You will need a second person to help you in order to maintain the proper head, neck, and airway alignment. Position patient with arms to the side, shoulders down...
  • Page 4 COLLAR REMOVAL & SKIN CARE Keeping your Miami J and the skin beneath clean is an ® important part of your treatment. Daily cleaning will help to prevent skin irritation. Cleaning the collar will require at least one set of replacement pads.
  • Page 5 COLLAR REMOVAL (cont’d): ALTERNATIVE POSITION To wash under collar and change pads while sitting: You must have permission from your doctor to do this. Sit up straight in a firm chair in front of a mirror. Keep your head and neck in a neutral position (nose in line with belly but-...
  • Page 6 Remove the Front. Wash front and back of neck with mild facial soap and water and completely dry the skin. Observe for any redness or irritation under the collar, especially over bony areas like the chin, Clavicle clavicles, or back of the head.
  • Page 7 CLEANING & SKIN CARE: Call Össur Customer Service (1 800 257 8440) to purchase extra pads. Peel the soiled, blue pads off. Look carefully at the shape as you remove them so that you can reposition the clean pads properly. The pads attach with hook and loop.
  • Page 8 Attach the replacement pads. Fold the pads in half with the dull side out next to the hook and loop (the shiny side goes against the skin); then center the pad in the white shell. Adjust pads as needed to make sure no plastic touches the skin.
  • Page 9 REPLACE COLLAR (cont’d): Sides of the collar Front should be directed up toward the patient´s ears. Patient sitting: Place the Back behind the patient´s neck. Make sure it is centered evenly. Attach the Back straps loosely to the Front.
  • Page 10 Snug it up! While holding the Front securely, curl the ends snugly against the patient’s neck. Fasten the strap, then secure the other side in the same way. Alternately tighten the straps, one at a time, until they are in the original position.
  • Page 11 REPLACE COLLAR (cont’d): Patient laying down: After the collar is in place, gently roll the patient onto his/her side. (Place a small pillow or folded towel under his/her cheek to prevent the head from tilting sideways.) Undo the strap on the top side of the collar and fold the Back down to clean and check the back of the...

  • Page 12: Final Checklist

    FINAL CHECKLIST: A properly applied Miami J® will look like the above illustrations: Chin is centered comfortably in the chin piece. Collar straps oriented blue-on-blue, both tabs the same length. Front of collar angled up toward ears. The lower plastic edge should not be resting on clavicles or digging into shoulder.
  • Page 13 ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS If you experience sudden neck or back pain, numbness or tingling, contact your doctor. Doctor’s Name/Number: ____________________________ If you have any problems or questions about the use and care of your brace, contact your doctor or orthotic professional. Orthotist Name/Number: ____________________________ These instructions do not supercede the specific orders of...
  • Page 14 751 03 Uppsala, Sweden North Parramatta Tel: +46 1818 2200 Sydney NSW, 2152 Australia Tel: +1 (949) 382 3883 Tel: +1 800 233 6263 info@ossur.com Tel: +61 2 88382800 info-asiapacific@ossur.com ossurusa@ossur.com Össur Iberia S.L.U Calle Caléndula, 93 - Össur South Africa Össur Canada...