Tactile Medical Flexitouch Plus - Applying Your Flexitouch Plus with Comfortease; Chapter 5 Trunk Garment Application; Trunk Garment

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Trunk Garment Application
Complete the following steps prior to starting treatment.
1. Make sure you are using the recommended garments and
accessories.
2. Choose a treatment time with limited interruptions to avoid
pausing treatment. Sessions typically last one hour.
3. Determine the type of trunk garment you have:
 Flexitouch Plus with ComfortEase (see Section 5.1)
 Flexitouch Plus (see Section 5.2)
Refer to the label to determine which garment you have.
CAUTION
 The Flexitouch Plus garments should not be placed in direct contact with an
open wound. It is recommended that wounds be properly dressed before the
garment is applied. Contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions.
 Take care to avoid overheating when donning or dong garments.
CAUTION
To avoid skin irritation that may result from contact with the nylon material,
wear lightweight, loose-tting (non-elastic) cotton clothing (example: scrubs,
stockinette); for head and neck garments, use a face mask or balaclava. If skin
irritation develops, consult with your healthcare provider.
It is recommended that you wear an undergarment to avoid potentially
pinching skin with zipper.
Lymph uid is moved through the vessels in the skin. It is important to avoid
wearing anything during treatment that may hamper the lymph ow. These
items include:
 Belts
 Jewelry
 Restrictive clothing, such as: elastic-banded underwear, compression
bandaging, elastic-banded socks, compression garments or bra
5.1 Applying Your Flexitouch Plus with ComfortEase
Trunk Garment
These instructions apply to the trunk garment pictured in Figure 5.1.a.
Preparing Your Trunk Garment for the First Time
1. Unfold and place your trunk garment on a bed or sofa so the
thigh aps and pocket closure are facing up and the hose is
coming out to the right side of the trunk garment.
NOTE: The pocket closure is at the top of the trunk garment in the front
and the thigh aps are at the bottom. Locate the zipper on the front of
the trunk garment (Figure 5.1.b.).
Figure 5.1.b.
Figure 5.1.a.
FLEXITOUCH PLUS with ComfortEase