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1. POSTHORAX 3 User Manual Posthorax Support Vest Single patient product website www posthorax com e mail info posthorax com Step 1 Have someone measure your size with a measuring tape as shown in greta Start measuring from the back then under the armpits to the top of the chest The front of the vest with its cushions is placed directly over the sternum chest bone so a measure below that for example over the stomach or over the breast for ladies will give an incorrect size 60 70 cm 70 90cm 90 120 cm XL 120 150cm XXL 150 210 cm Step 2 Choose ladies or gentlemen support vest The cushions are ergonomically fitted In case you remove the cushions reattach with the wider end on TOP Cushions laced upside down produce uneven pressure Step 3 IRAV CPA E Close buckle and velcro first close the top buckle then the bottom velcro The cushions are placed to the left and right parallel to the chest bone Step 4 Now pull the vest down on the back below the shoulder blades Patient exhales How to close the side bands Step 5 Patient breathes in now tighten by pulling both upper side bands simultaneously until the elastic band is fully extended and close Patient exhales After patient inhaled close side straps only to maximum extension of breathing mechanic Do not over tighten If the maximum extension is reached do not also compress cushions by incorrectly applying to much p2. ressure Step 6 Patient breathes in again now tighten by pulling both lower side bands simultaneously until the elastic band is fully extended and close Patient exhales See mlathccw eR lalemaes shows the breathing mechanic on the vest as described above The elastic rubber bands attached to the side bands breathing mechanic allow for normal breathing the stop mechanic prevents overextension of the thorax Step 7 mleititss Close the shoulder bands one after the other so that a light pressure on the shoulders is achieved Now adjust the cushions so they are flat on the chest Correct fit The front section of the support vest covers the chest bone length The back section of the vest is located below the shoulder blades The patient should feel a light pressure from the cushions towards his chest The support vest should be below the armpits Including the bra into the support vest e Open buckle and velcro e Take off the two cushions e Attach both sides of the bra to the vest e Re attach the two cushions wide end ON TOP e Use some pressure to fixate the cushions to the bra e Combination is complete Support Vest Ladies bra IF THE VEST MOVES UP IN THE BACK DO NOT TIGHTEN SHOULDER STRAPS JUST PULL THE VEST BACK DOWN AGAIN ONCE THE VEST IS FITTED OPEN IT ONLY USING THE FRONT BUCKLE AND VELCRO PLEASE WATCH OUR INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS www posthorax com multimedia
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