Orthotic Solutions Catalogue 2014 (25.14 MB) - R S L Steeper

RSLSteeper | Orthotic Solutions Order now on 0845 6000 3301234567Advice on wearing armsleevesDonning and doffing aids for medical compressionstockings.The sleeve is eased gradually up the limb so that the material (and therefore the pressure) is evenly distributed. Make sure …… that there are no creases or wrinkles • since these will chafe the skin and act like an elastic band, causing fluid to build up below.… that the sleeve is not too tight. It should feel firm and supportive, but should not be painful or make the fingers turn purple or blue.… that the sleeve is not too loose or baggy, especially nearer the hand, otherwise it will not do its job. If the sleeve is loose at thehand but fits the rest of the arm well, you will need to insert a pad between the sleeve and the back of the hand. A small piece offoam rubber is the ideal; cotton-wool pads do not work well. An additional mitten may be applied beneath the combined armsleeveThe tops of the sleeves should never be rolled over as this can act like an elastic band, causing fluid to build up lower down. If thesleeves seem too long just ease excess material evenly down the limb until the length is right. The use of talcum powder on the skinwillassist with fitting these sleeves, particularly after the limb has been washed. Some patients will experience mild discomfortduring the first 24 hours. However, this is almost always transient. Skin hygiene is important. The use of creams and lotions isnot contraindicated as the fabric of these products is resistant. Armsleeves and mittens may be removed when retiring to bed atnight unless the doctor/therapist has advised otherwise. Patients should advise their doctor/therapist if during the wearing of thesegarments they experience:• Pain• Swelling of the fingers• Numbness in part of the limb or• Colour change in hand or fingersArm Butler 7 Arm Big ButlerProduct Codes RSL-900-D(standard) RSL-900-C (large)89101112131415Simple Donning Armsleeves1.Position the Butler so that itssemicircular opening is facingaway from your body.Insert the armsleeve.2.Now gather up the upper border ofthe armsleeve over the inner frameof the Butler. Then push thearmsleevedown evenly over theframe using both hands.3.Check that the armsleeve fitsproperly. The knitting marks at theelbow should be facing the wearer.4.How push your hand into theopening. Hold the armsleevecarefully on the Butler with yourother hand as you do so.5.Place the Butler on the edge of thetable and push your arm into itslowly.6.Finally check once more that thearmsleeve fits properly.Simple donning204Telephone: 0845 6000 330 | Email: Solutions@rslsteeper.com