Adjusting The System To The User; What To Look For In A Correct Fit - Sunrise Medical Whitmyer Directions For Use Manual

The width between the sub-occipital pads can be adjusted to the width of the neck
by sliding the screwballs laterally in their slots. (Page 22, Fig. 2, B). Pads should be
adjusted so that even contact is made and primary support is provided on the rear of the
pads (Fig. 4).
6. Adjust the occipital pad forward just enough to come into contact with the occiput.
Loosening bolts (Page 22, Fig. 2, E) allows the pad to be moved up or down for
optimal contact with the head. Be careful not to move the user away from the sub-
occipital pads by positioning the occipital pad too far forward. The base plate angle
will affect the adjustment range of the occipital pad. When proper angle is achieved,
tighten all bolts to secure position.
Poor contact with upper
occipital pad.
WRONG!
System tilted too far rearward.
Top edge of occipital pad
taking too much pressure.
WRONG!
System tilted too far forward.
X-ray of system
CORRECT!
System tilted at angle which allows upper and lower
pads to provide a more evenly distribute pressure.
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Adjusting the system to the user

What To Look For In A Correct Fit

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Edge of sub-occipital pad taking
too much pressure.
Poor ear clearance.
Pressure at mastoid process is
painful.
Flared "tab" of sub-occipital pad
too high. May allow user to get
head caught around edge of
system.
Poor contact with sub-occipital
pads.
Flared "tab" of sub-occipital pad
too low. May be against shoulder
causing discomfort.
Better distribution of forces.
Ear and mastoid process
clearance.
Flared "tab" of sub-occipital
above shoulder.
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Fig. 4