INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Reusable/Disposable head and neck frames
- Adjust water bath temperature to between 160° and 170° F.
- Set baseplate on treatment table with suitable head and neck support.
- Position patient on table.
- Place the frame into heated water until thermoplastic becomes completely transparent (about 1-2 minutes).
- Lift the frame from water and quickly shake off excess water. Feel thermoplastic to be sure that it is not too hot.
- Center the frame over the patient's face. Tilting slightly downward at the chin, gently and steadily press the thermoplastic down, over the patient's face, until the outer frame touches the baseplate. Align frame holes to pins in the baseplate and lock in position with swivel clamps.
- With your fingers, gently and quickly mold the thermoplastic to the contours of the patient's face (nose, lips, cheeks, etc.), advising patient to keep eyes closed.
- As thermoplastic cools, it becomes rigid and returns to its original white color. Do not remove the frame until it cools completely and rests on the patient for at least 5 minutes. Thermoplastic will shrink slightly during cooling process. Removing frame too soon may result in excess shrinkage and patient discomfort when refitting.
- If desired, treatment portals can be cut after the frame has hardened. Use heavy shears or a cast cutter.
Large sheets and head and shoulder thermoplastic
(2 therapists recommended to form for best results)
- Adjust water bath temperature to between 160° and 170° F.
- Attach correct handle or frame to thermoplastic.
- Position patient with desired Bionix immobilization device(s)
- Place the thermoplastic into heated water until thermoplastic becomes completely transparent (about 1-2 minutes).
- Lift the thermoplastic from water and quickly shake off excess water. Feel thermoplastic to be sure that it is
not too hot. You can also use a clean washcloth to wipe the excess water off.
- Center the thermoplastic above the body part to be immobilized. Push down evenly over to get the best mold.
- With your fingers, gently and quickly mold the thermoplastic to the contours of the patient. If placing over
the face advise the patient to keep their eyes closed.
- As thermoplastic cools, it becomes rigid and returns to its original white color. Do not remove Klarity® thermoplastic until it cools completely and rests on the patient for at least 5 minutes. Thermoplastic will shrink slightly during cooling process. Removing too soon may result in excess shrinkage and patient discomfort when refitting.
- If desired, treatment portals can be cut after the thermoplastic has hardened. Use heavy shears or a cast cutter.
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