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4) Align the orthosis and place it onto the
child’s head (see fig. 3).
5) Check the fit of the orthosis:
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The arrowhead on the front should
form a vertical line with the middle of
the nose.
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The ears should sit freely in the open
ings in the orthosis.
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The orthosis must not cover the child's
eyes.
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The orthosis can be turned side to side
by max.
1 cm
.
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The lining should project beyond the
edge of the orthosis all around and
protect the skin against contact with
the plastic.
6)
If the orthosis fits correctly:
Hold the
orthosis carefully so it cannot turn and
close the elastic band of the closure. A
gap in the closure is normal and no cause
for concern.
7) Make sure the elastic band fits properly in
the guide of the closure.
8)
CAUTION! To avoid injuries, always
open the closure before positioning the
orthosis.
If the orthosis does not fit correctly or
has shifted:
Repeat the previous steps.
7.2 Removal
INFORMATION
Redness of the skin after removing the orthosis is not unusual, and should go away within 2
hours.
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Prerequisite:
The child is in a stable position with no interfering objects or items near the
head.
1) Open the elastic band of the closure.
2) Carefully pull the orthosis apart at the closure.
3) Take the orthosis off the child’s head.
TIP:
Gently massage the child's head with your fingertips after removing the orthosis in order
to promote self-perception.
4) Remove the lining from the orthosis and clean it (see page 11). Insert the replacement lining
into the orthosis.
7.3 Changing the lining
The lining is attached to the orthosis with micro-hook. It has to fit inside the orthosis without
wrinkles and must be in contact with the orthosis over the entire surface area.
Removing the lining
1) Detach the folded lining in the neck area.
2) Starting at the closure, detach the lining all around the orthosis.
