ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
The Arm Sling & Abductor Pillow abducts the arm at approximately 15°. It consists of an Abduction Pillow and a Sling.
It has pockets for pens, phones, wallets, etc., and comes with two ‘Please Do Not Touch‘ stickers to help deter people from touching the sore arm.
WHO SHOULD USE THIS PRODUCT?
The Arm Sling & Abductor Pillow is suitable for people with:
- Rotator cuff or similar operations.
- Some dislocations.
- Subluxation.
- Strains, etc.
A medical adviser normally recommends and fits this Sling.
HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT
- Place the patient’s arm in the Sling.
- Have the elbow fully back in the Sling.
- Take the shoulder strap from the wrist area over the unaffected shoulder, across the back, and down through the plastic fitting next to the elbow, adjusting to size.
- Place the Abduction Pillow under the Sling so it is held in position by the hook & loop tape fastening. The surgeon will decide if the bulbous end is to be in front, or beside the chest. Use the strap provided to secure the Sling around the patient’s waist.
- The wrist section can be opened for inspection by undoing one of the hook & loop tape tabs. Fold the front section back if you do not want to support the wrist.
PRODUCT MATERIALS
Foam, air-mesh material, velour, hook & loop tape.
