Rolyan Gel Shell Wrist Splint

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• Precautions:
  - This splint is to be fitted initially by a healthcare professional who is familiar with the purpose for which it is prescribed. The healthcare professional is responsible for providing wearing instructions and precautions to other healthcare practitioners, care providers involved in the patients care, and the patient
  - If unusual swelling, skin discoloration or discomfort occurs, use should be discontinued and a healthcare professional consulted
  - Be careful that the splint is not so tight that circulation is impaired
  - After heating splinting material, always check its temperature before applying it to the patient
  - Not for use over sutures, open wounds, and infected areas
• Care and Cleaning:
  - Fabric splint: Remove thermoplastic piece and gel pad. Fasten closures. Hand wash fabric in lukewarm water and mild soap. Rinse thoroughly. Do not wring. Wrap in towel to remove excess moisture. Dry at room temperature. Be sure the splint is completely dry before reapplying it
  - Thermoplastic shell and gel pad: Without removing gel pad from plastic shell, hand wash with soap and warm (not hot) water. Rinse thoroughly. Press gently to remove excess water and dry at room temperature. Be sure it is completely dry before reapplying splint.
• Application:
  - If desired, heat the thermoplastic shell, which is made from 1" (1.6mm) Polyform Light splinting material, in water heated to 150° to 160°F (65°C to 70°C) for one minute or until pliable.
  - Without stretching shell, dry it and mold it to the palm
  - Allow to cool completely
  - Attach gel pad to the side of the plastic shell that will lie against the skin
  - Attach self-adhesive hook piece on the side of the plastic shell that will lie against the fabric splint
  - Place gel insert onto splint
  - Remove clear plastic sheet from surface of gel pad
  - Place splint on a flat surface and position the hand so the two straps are positioned laterally and the rounded end is positioned medially
  - Pull the rounded end over the back of the hand and fasten the two hook straps
  - Check position of gel insert