User's Manual Part 1

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Step 6. Secure the patient with the waist strap and shoulder straps (Figure 6-8).
Step 7. Close and lock the halo (Figure 6-9).
1. POSITIONING THE PATIENT FOR A ROM FLEXION OR EXTENSION TEST
Step 8. For a flexion test, insert both of the head braces in the halo. For an extension
test, insert the back head brace with a Velcro strap attached. Note that the bottom of
the back brace is located at the external occipital protuberance (Figure 6-10).
Step 9. Set the halo to 15 degrees below the horizontal (Figure 6-11).
Step 10. Position the head brace(s) against the patient’s head, but do not secure his/
her head in place.
Step 11. Make fine adjustments to the seat and halo such that C5/C6 of the patient’s
Figure 6-8. Waist and Shoulder Straps
Figure 6-9. Close
and Lock the Halo
Flexion Set-up
Attaching Strap
for Extension
Location of
Back Brace
Figure 6-10. Initial ROM Flexion & Extension Set-ups
Figure 6-11. Halo Angle