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Occiput Support Positioning Guidelines:
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS (cont´d):
Please keep sternal pad with patient´s
belongings in case collar is prescribed
for long-term or at-home use.
Sternal Pad:
For a predominately supine patient keep Occipital
Support Buttons set to top position. this will direct
the top edge of the collar 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 modified or trimmed to relieve discomfort
or
pressure. Excess
hook and loop
strap may also be
trimmed as necessary.
The Miami J
®
includes a
removable sternal pad to
dstribute ambulatory pres-
sure. It may be removed if
patient anatomy dictates, for
comfort during sleep and/or
during meals to ease chew-
ing and swallowing.
