Rectangle Polar Pad Features
- Breg Polar Rectangle Pad is highly durable
- Available in both sterile and non-sterile versions
- For single use only
- Used for cold therapy on knee, ankle, shoulders, hand/wrist
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
Breg Polar Pads User Manual for Cold Therapy
What to buy with Breg Polar Rectangle Pad
- BSN Jobst For Men Closed Toe Thigh High 20-30mmHg Ribbed Compression Stockings
- Biofreeze Professional Pain Relieving Gel
- Amrita Aromatherapy Lovage Leaf Essential Oil
How to apply Breg Polar Pads?
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 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
Warnings:
- Pad can be cold enough to seriously injure the skin
- Do not attempt to sterilize the pad
