Contraindications - jobst FarrowWrap Instructions D'utilisation

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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Fix the VELCRO brand pieces applying a
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stretch according to the values stated in the
table below:
XS S
15 – 20 %
PLEASE NOTE:
• Initial fitting should be done under the
supervision of a health care professional, to
determine comfortable compression level;
based on patients need and tolerance.
• FarrowWrap TTF must be trimmed by a
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medical professional prior to any donning.
• If it has not been trimmed, please contact
your provider for further information.
• Following application, if the patient exhibits
signs of skin reddening, strictures, pressure
marks, pain, reduced color or numbness in
the extremities, the compression wrap
system should be removed.
• It is recommended to wear a FarrowWrap
brand liner under FarrowWrap
compression devices to help protect the skin.
• Slowly pull liner over toes and up the leg,
slightly pull the end away from the toes so
that they have room to wiggle and smooth
out any wrinkles. Make sure liner is correctly
sized and appropriately donned.
• The liner should be changed in accordance
with daily hygiene and wound inspection
needs.
• Consult your health care professional with
regards to combining different FarrowWrap
products.
• FarrowWrap kneepiece LITE should only be
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used in combination with FarrowWrap
thighpiece LITE.
• FarrowWrap kneepiece STRONG should only
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be used in combination with FarrowWrap
thighpiece STRONG and CLASSIC.
• It should be considered combining the
FarrowWrap footpiece with a FarrowWrap
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legpiece for the management of legedema.
• It may be necessary to loosen the VELCRO
brand pieces of the garment during
night-time wear.
• For FarrowHybrid
Toe Cap it is recommended to consider
removal when lying down.
M
20 – 30 %
adjustable
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, Farrow glove and Farrow
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• Please reach out to your health care
professional for further advice.
• Jewelry in the affected area should be
removed before donning.
• Excess liner can be folded down over the top
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of the compression garment.
• Garment may need to be tightened
periodically to ensure correct fit.
• To prevent the VELCRO
sticking to other items, roll each band back
onto itself and affix VELCRO

3. Contraindications

FarrowWrap
are contraindicated (should NOT be worn) if
you have one or more of the following medical
conditions:
• Untreated vein infection (septic phlebitis)
• Uncontrolled (decompensated) congestive
heart failure
• Untreated and/or advancing skin infection
(cellulitis) involving the area where the
garment will be applied
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• Phlegmasia coerulea dolens (large blood clot
in the vein of the area treated)
• Patients unable to express pain or
discomfort
• Circumference less than the indicated
ranges (see sizing chart in the insert cards)
• Incompatibility to material
Compression 20 – 30 mmHg and
15 – 20 mmHg for Farrow Toe Cap / Farrow
glove
• Severe arterial disease
• Moderate arterial disease in the presence of
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peripheral neuropathy
Compression 30 – 40 mmHg
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• Moderate to severe arterial disease
• Mild arterial disease in the presence of
peripheral neuropathy
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Note: JOBST
be used together and should not be used with
non-JOBST
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4. Cautions
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• Open wounds must be covered with an
appropriate dressing before the liner and/or
compression garment is put on.
• For lower limb garments, appropriate
footwear must be worn when walking to help
prevent falls.
brand pieces from
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/ Farrow / FarrowHybrid
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Farrow products are designed to
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Farrow products.
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brand pieces.
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products
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