Made with clinical excellence in mind
HeadUp Instruction Manual
Applicable to product codes: HUCS, HUCM, HUCL
Page 1: ...Made with clinical excellence in mind HeadUp Instruction Manual Applicable to product codes HUCS HUCM HUCL...
Page 2: ...HeadUp Instruction Manual P2 Made with clinical excellence in mind...
Page 3: ...dividuals experiencing any of the following conditions Head Drop Neuromuscular Torticollis Neck extensor muscular weakness Conditions requiring neck Support and improved alignment control Contraindica...
Page 4: ...t Struts Care should be taken to instruct the user and carer on the correct fitting procedure as shown under Fitting Instructions During the initial fitting the individual applying the HeadUp Collar s...
Page 5: ...Collar should be fitted to the user for a short period first then removed and a visual inspection of the area made to ensure no skin reaction has taken place In the unlikely event that if while wearin...
Page 6: ...Support Strut Medium 2mm thick 1 Fig 3 A Frame Support Strut Firm 3mm thick 1 Fig 4 Z Support Strut Left Side Medium 2mm thick 1 Fig 5 Z Support Strut Right Side Medium 2mm thick 1 Fig 6 Z Support St...
Page 7: ...HeadUp Instruction Manual P7 Fig 1 Fig 2 3 Fig 4 6 Fig 5 7 Fig 8 9 Fig 10 11...
Page 8: ...t the appropriate size HeadUp Collar from the measurement chart in the size guide Step 2 Heat the HeadUp Snood gently using a heat gun on a low setting or a hair dryer on medium high until the fabric...
Page 9: ...ile wearing the HeadUp Collar any of the following issues are experienced Discomfort skin irritation light headedness the HeadUp Collar must be removed and adjusted Applying the HeadUp Support Struts...
Page 10: ...ut configurations may be required for different patient activities eating drinking driving The applied HeadUp Support Struts should never dig in or cause pain discomfort If this occurs reposition the...
Page 11: ...n gently attaching it down the neck to the chest sternum area Z Support Strut Placement Can either be used in addition to the A Frame or instead of the A Frame Can be positioned with the corner of the...
Page 12: ...These straight struts can offer additional lateral side Support extra Support at the back or can be used to make a modified A Frame shape at the front They need to be heat moulded to optimise Support...
Page 13: ...d ear to address head drop with significant side flexion 4 A frame with bilateral mandibular Z Support Struts to provide increased head lift whilst limiting rotation and side flexion whilst reducing c...
Page 14: ...Bilateral Wide Support Struts only to resist head drop 7 Bilateral Wide Support Struts with Bilateral mandibular Z Support Strut placement for increased resistance to head drop 8 Bilateral posterior p...
Page 15: ...Stretch apart the two free HeadUp Collar edges and draw the HeadUp Collar forward while easing any Support Struts away from the head and neck Step 3 Move chin profile down and away from user s chin t...
Page 16: ...lly inspect the integrity of the HeadUp Collar and its Support Struts before each use Do not use if any damage is apparent replacement parts can be purchased from the Talarmade website Periodically th...
Page 17: ...in mind HeadUp Kit Size Guide Product Code Description cm inches Device Identifier HUCS HeadUp Collar Small 31 40 5 12 16 5055204340587 HUCM HeadUp Collar Medium 35 44 14 17 5055204324938 HUCL HeadUp...
Page 18: ...upport Strut Right Side Medium 2mm thick HU RZS 2RS HU RZS 2R HU RZS 2RL Z Support Strut Left Side Firm 3mm thick HU RZS 3LS HU RZS 3L HU RZS 3LL Z Support Strut Right Side Firm 3mm thick HU RZS 3RS H...
Page 19: ...esources please visit www talarmade com HeadUp Collar Fitting Instructions Video is available to view please scan the QR Code below Disposal The disposal and recycling of used devices and packaging mu...
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