Aircast Paediatric Knee/Elbow Cryo/Cuff and Automatic Cold Therapy IC Cooler Saver Pack
The Aircast Paediatric Knee/Elbow Cryo/Cuff and Automatic Cold Therapy IC Cooler Saver Pack gives you and your child at home access to the incredible benefits of cryotherapy. Whether they're recovering from a break, sprain or tear, there's no better way to reduce swelling and bruising than with Aircast's unique brand of cold therapy that gently compresses the affected area to enable healing.
What's Included?
This saver pack includes the following items:
Who Can Use This Pack?
This pack is suitably designed for children who want relief from elbow or knee injury related symptoms such as pain, swelling or discomfort. The pack combines the therapeutic benefits of cold compression tendered by the Cryo/Cuff and Cooler units to provide targeted cryotherapy straight to your child's injury. This makes the Paediatric Knee/Elbow Cryo/Cuff and IC Cooler Saver Pack ideal for helping with the following:
- Acute sprains
- Elbow or knee fractures
- Post-operative support
- Rehabilitation
- Tears
- Strains
- General hemarthrosis
- Trauma
Key Features and Benefits
- Cost-effective solution for purchasing the Paediatric Knee/Elbow Cryo/Cuff and IC Cooler
- Provides cold compression to the knee and elbow
- Anatomically designed to completely cover the area in question
- Provides measured compression for your child's comfort
- Detachable cooler allows for uninterrupted treatment
- Cooler uses a gravity-fed and motorised system to provide therapy
- Designed to be as safe and easy to use as possible
- Provides up to eight hours of cryotherapy
- Cooler holds water and ice to cool the knee or elbow during use
What Are the Benefits of Using Cryotherapy as a Form of Treatment?
Using cryotherapy to treat your child's injury can have a number of benefits. These are:
- Quicker recovery
- Significantly reduced pain and swelling
- Improved blood circulation throughout affected area
- Reduced fatigue
- Improved muscle and joint movement
Will the Cuff Cover the Entire Knee/Elbow?
Yes, the cuff is anatomically designed to cover the entire affected area, so your child can receive the maximum amount of cryotherapy during treatment.
Combines Automation with Gravity
The Automatic Cold Therapy IC Cooler features an integrated pneumatic pump within the cooler lid. This provides a 45 second 'on' and 30 second 'off' cycle of automated compression and cold therapy to the area, meaning you don't have to keep adjusting the cooler while you use it.
Which Size Cuff Should I Choose?
The Paediatric Knee/Elbow Cryo/Cuff is supplied in one universal size that should fit most children between the ages of one and seven. For a more tailored fit, simply adjust the cuff to meet your child's comfort using the straps provided.
How Do I Use the Cuff and IC Cooler?
For a step-by-step guide on how to use the cuff and cooler, please follow these four simple steps below:
Step One: Prepare the Cooler
Connect the blue tube to the cooler and fill the cooler to the line with water. Add ice and rest the insulation disk on top before closing the cooler shut. Allow up to five minutes for the water to chill before use.
Step Two: Apply the Cuff
Position the cuff on either the knee or elbow with the quick disconnect valve pointing upwards. (See figure 1).
Slightly flex the knee or elbow to allow mobility and secure using the straps provided. Tighten the straps according to your child's comfort. (See figure 2).
Step Three: Fill the Cuff
Connect the blue tube to the cuff. Raise the cooler no more than 15 inches above the cuff and allow 15 seconds for the cuff to fill. (See figure 3).
Place the cooler on a stable surface, the base of the cooler should be level with the cuff. Plug the cooler into a power supply and turn on by connecting the cord to the lid.
Step Four: Refill Cooler
To refill after use, unplug the cooler and repeat step one.
For more information about how to use the cuff, please see the user manuals below:
How Long Can I Use the Cuff for With Each Use?
You can use the cuff for up to two hours per cryotherapy session. However, you must leave a period of at least 20 minutes between each session to allow for patient recovery.
How Do I Clean the Cuff and Cooler?
You can clean the cuff and cooler with soap and hot water after use. After you have done this, simply rinse with water and leave to air dry.
Learn More About the System
Find out more about the Cryo/Cuff and IC Cooler by watching this short video below:
