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ADDITIONAL NOTES:

These instructions do not supercede hospital protocol and/
or direct orders of patent´s physician.

Just Right

Too Large

Too Small

Miami J

collars are for adolescent and adult patients. For

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.

Summary of Contents for MIAMI J

Page 1: ...MIAMI J Instructions for use EN Sizing Application Instructions...

Page 2: ...Chin on chest Geriatric Osteoporitic and or ankylosing spondylitic 200L Stout Does your patient have a very large neck circumference Very large circumference Obese No neck Massive shoulders 250 XS Do...

Page 3: ...Adolescents 400 Regular Is your patient female Female Standard size for mature women Thin mature men 300 Short All other adults Standard size for adult men Short necked women A specific anatomical in...

Page 4: ...4 INTRODUCTION FRONT BACK Occipital Support Chin Support Tracheal Opening Sternal Pad Angulation Buttons Hook and Loop Strap Useful Terminology...

Page 5: ...st point of the trapezius and the top of the chin when the head is in the desired treatment align ment QUICK SIZE CHECK Optional Alternative Use your fingers to measure the vertical chin to shoulder d...

Page 6: ...nt patients ssur offers the Miami Jr pediatric collar line These collars are specifically engineered to meet the unique anatomical needs of children during the growth transition from birth to adolesce...

Page 7: ...neck in proper align ment the second to fit the collar SCOOP IT UP 1 Remove any pillows from behind the patient s head Position patient with arms to the side shoulders down and head centrally aligned...

Page 8: ...llar Front should be oriented up off the trapezius and toward the ears Place the Front of collar inside the Back 5While holding the Front securely curl the ends snugly against the patient s neck Apply...

Page 9: ...sitting or standing patient Collar application must be secure to ensure proper fit main tain alignment and to prevent the chin from slipping inside If the patient can slip his her chin inside the coll...

Page 10: ...ck and attach the white portion loosely to the blue hook and loop section on the opposite side of the collar What is that extra strap for It assists the patient in applying the collar independently at...

Page 11: ...ar 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 cont...

Page 12: ...lar shell into the bed Slide up to relieve occipital pressure or discomfort Slide down to enhance extension control Other Modifications Upon physician recommendation collar corners and edges may be mo...

Page 13: ...e length Sides of Back should overlap sides of Front Front of collar angled up toward ears Lower plastic edge should not be resting on patient s clavicles nor digging into trapezius No plastic touchin...

Page 14: ...ler size Assist Strap is in the way Remove it Pressure or redness on chin or occiput Remove pillows from be hind patient s head Check that Angulation Buttons are properly set and that routine skin car...

Page 15: ...Just Right Too Large Too Small Miami J collars are for adolescent and adult patients For children 12 and under consult Miami Jr Sizing and Applica tion Instructions For instructions on proper care an...

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