Features
- Breg TMJ Polar Pad is highly durable, and available in both sterile and non-sterile versions
- Indications:
– Post operative
– Arthroscopic procedures
– Reconstructive procedures
– Plastic surgery
– General surgery
– Post-trauma
– Chronic pain
– Physical therapy - Note:
– A barrier must be applied between the Polar Pad and the skin of the patient
– Polar dressings providing complete coverage between the pad and the patient are available - Instruction Manual
More Information
- lnstructions for Fitting Pad:
– Apply an insulation barrier such as BREG Polar Dressing, Webril, Kerlix, cast padding. elastic bandage, that provides complete coverage between the Polar Pad and skin.
– Do not let any part of the Pad touch skin.
– If a sterile dressing has been applied to the treatment site that does not completely cover the skin under the pad, use an additional insulation barrier.
– The Pad alone is too cold to be applied directly to the skin.
– Apply the Polar Pad with the plastic channeled side towards the skin.
– Do not wrap pad so tightly as to restrict normal circulation, as this can cause injury.
– Connect the Polar Pad couplings to the Polar Care unit couplings.
– Follow the polar care operating instructions and product insert inside the pouch: both are affixed to the unit.
– Inspect the skin under the Polar Pad by lifting the edge, as prescribed, typically every 1 to 2 hours.
– Stop using and contact the practitioner immediately if you experience any adverse reactions, such as: increased pain, burning, increased swelling, itching, blisters, increased redness. discoloration, welts, other changes in skin appearance, or any other reaction identified by your practitioner.
– To end cold therapy, disconnect electrical power and press the two metal tabs on the hose coupling and gently pull apart or remove the Polar Pad from your body. - Warning:
– Pad can be cold enough to seriously injure the skin.
– Non-sterile and for single patient use only.
– Do not attempt to sterilize the pad
