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Shoulder immobilization vest
Out of stockGeneral medicineOrthopaedicsEmergency / Hospital
- Brand:
- Thuasne
- Reference:
- 138503
- Packaging:
- Pack qty: 1 unit
CHF 59.00
Description
Shoulder immobilization vest
Indications
- ✓Shoulder and/or elbow trauma or inflammatory conditions
- ✓Non-surgical proximal humerus fractures
- ✓Shoulder dislocation
- ✓Post-operative immobilization (following rotator cuff surgery or dislocation reduction)
- ✓Prevention of shoulder dislocation in cases of joint instability or laxity
- ✓Support of a paralysed arm
Features
- •Immobilization: sleeve with two straps to support the arm and hand (elbow at the body) – additional wider hook-and-loop strap to hold/lock the arm against the body
- •Bilateral model
Contraindications
- !Do not use if diagnosis is uncertain
- !Do not place directly in contact with damaged skin
- !Known material allergy
- !Do not use in certain post-operative situations (multiple fractures, pin fixation, open fractures, etc.)
- !Do not use in case of complex or surgical shoulder or humerus fractures, or rib fractures
Usage tips
- →Use the additional strap to securely hold the arm against the body
- →Select size based on chest circumference and height
Safety information
- ⚠Do not use if diagnosis is uncertain, in case of material allergy or complex fractures
- ⚠Do not apply to damaged skin
Additional information
- Weight: N/A
- Dimensions: N/A
- Size: T1, T2, T3
Size guide
- Size 1
- 60-90 cm Size 1: <150 cm
- Size 2
- 91-120 cm Size 2: 150-170 cm
- Size 3
- 121-150 cm Size 3: >170 cm