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Headgear application
Depending on the facility’s preference, the clinician may
use a headgear or bonnet fixation device. To select the
appropriate size headgear, use a measuring tape marked
in centimeters to measure the infant’s head circumference.
Match the head circumference to the measurement listed
on the package and/or back of the headgear.
1. Place the measuring tape above the brow line, and wrap
it around the circumference of the head.
2. Lay the headgear on a soft surface with the printed side
facing down and the long center strap 2 straight up and
away from the patient’s head.
3. With the infant face up, gently place the back of the
head on the headgear. The straps are numbered to help
guide the clinician during application. Using strap 2 for
alignment, center the infant’s head. Check to ensure the
bottom edge of the headgear rests at the nape of the neck.
4. Wrap the side of strap 1 over the patient’s forehead,
aligning the bottom edge of the strap with the patient’s
brow. Do not cover the eyes.
5. Bring strap 2 down over the center of strap 1. Strap 2
should come over the top of the infant’s head.
6. Place the side strap 3 over strap 1 and strap 2 to create
a snug fit. Gently secure the hook-and-loop tab. Strap
3 should lie directly over strap 1 with the bottom edges
aligned with the patient’s brow.
7. Fold the excess length of strap 2 back over strap 3,
and secure it to itself using the hook-and-loop.
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