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Introduction
Application
4.2
4.3
The garments are air-chambered garments that are made
of smooth, pliable fabric (100% nylon). They are designed to
fit the contours of the body by wrapping around the limb(s)
and attaching with hook and loop fasteners. They contain
overlapping air chambers that inflate and deflate sequentially.
•
Arm garments contain eight (8) chambers
•
Lower leg garments contain six (6) chambers
•
Whole leg garments contain eight (8) chambers
Six or eight chamber garments can be used with the medi pcs
brio.
Undersleeves for wear underneath the garments are available
for purchase separately, but are not required.
Garments
Do not connect the garments to the PCU until after the
garments have been applied to the appropriate limbs to
avoid accidental pulling or movement of the PCU.
Remove any jewelry, watches, or other items that may
cause damage to the garment before applying.
If desired, apply a liner over the limb before applying the
garment. This will help keep the garment clean during
use. Loose, unrestrictive clothing such as sweatpants or
cotton t-shirts may also be used, so long as the clothing is
safe to be compressed against the skin and will not cause
damage to the garment.
Leg garments
There are two methods of application:
Method A:
Step 1: Loosely form the garment to your leg’s shape
and fasten the hook tabs
(4.1)
.
Step 2: With the foot piece of the garment furthest
from you, slide your leg into the garment until it
reaches your knee
(for lower leg, shown in 4.2)
or
upper thigh
(for whole leg, shown in 4.3)
.
Note: do not stand or walk while wearing leg
garments. Photo is for illustration purposes only.
Step 3:Readjust the hook and loop material of the
garment if necessary so that it fits securely but
comfortably on your leg
(4.4)
. As the garment inflates
it will intelligently apply compression based on your
limb size so it is not necessary that the garment have
a snug fit or apply compression from donning.
(4.1)
(4.2)
(4.4)
(4.3)
