Aircast Paediatric Ankle Cold Therapy Cryo/Cuff
Inflammation, pain or swelling are usually the tell-tale signs of ankle injuries like strains and sprains and are often very common in young children. The Aircast Paediatric Ankle Cryo/Cuff is specifically designed to treat children’s ankle injuries (ages one to seven) with cold therapy. Using a combination of controlled cold and compression therapy, this Cryo/Cuff minimises hemarthrosis, swelling and pain to help ease your child's recovery.
What's Included?
- 1 x Paediatric Ankle Cryo/Cuff
Please note that this product must be used in conjunction with the Aircast Cold Therapy Cooler. For more information on which unit to buy, see 'Which Cooler Unit Should I Choose?'.
Key Features
- Anatomical design enables total coverage of target area
- Versatile cuff design enables use for knee and elbow injuries
- Measured compression for patient comfort
Who Can Use the Paediatric Ankle Cryo/Cuff?
The Aircast Paediatric Ankle Cryo/Cuff is specially designed for children aged one to seven with ankle pain or injury and is suitable for a number of indications:
- Acute sprain
- Fractures
- Ankle strain
- Rehabilitation
- Post-operative recovery
What Are the Benefits of Using Cryotherapy to Treat Injury?
There are a number of benefits that come from using cryotherapy as a form of treatment. These include:
- Quicker healing time
- Immediate relief from pain
- Significantly reduces swelling and inflammation
- Increased joint mobility
- Improves circulation through target area
Can I Use the Cuff for Other Injuries?
Yes, the cuff is versatile in design and is able to treat other injuries such as to the elbow or knee.
What Sizes are Available?
The Paediatric Ankle Cryo/Cuff is available in a single universal size that should fit most children between the ages of one and seven. The width of the cuff can be adjusted to fit your child's unique foot size using the flaps provided.
Which Cooler Unit Should I Choose?
The Aircast Cryo/Cuff system can be used with either one of two cooler units depending on you or your child's needs. Both cooler units offer six to eight hours of gravity-fed compression therapy, but differ in the amount of compression therapy they can provide. The two cooler units are:
How Do I Use the Cuff?
To administer the cuff, please follow these four simple steps:
Step One: Prepare the Cooler
Connect the blue tube to the cooler and fill the cooler to the line with water. Add ice and place the insulation disc on top before closing the cooler shut. Allow up to five minutes for the water to cool before use.
Step Two: Apply the Cuff
Close the bottom flaps under your child's foot and place the foot inside with the heel against the back of the cuff. Wrap the foot cover around the foot and secure using the bottom strap. (See figure 1).
Next, wrap the ankle cover around the ankle and secure with the top strap.
Step Three: Fill the Cuff
Connect the blue tube to the cuff and open the air vent located on the cooler lid. Raise the cooler no more than fifteen inches above the level of the cuff and allow up to thirty seconds for the cuff to fill. Close the air vent and press the metal tab to disconnect the cuff for independent use. (See figure 2).
Step Four: Rechill Water
Rechill the water fifteen to thirty minutes after the first use and then every one hour after that. To do this, reconnect the blue tube to the cuff and lower the cooler below the cuff. This will enable the water to drain from the cuff, back into the cooler. Allow up to two minutes for the water to rechill before refilling the cuff.
For more information about the cuff and how to use it, please see the manual below:
How Long Should I Use the Cuff for During Treatment?
It is recommended that you use the cuff for no longer than two hours per therapy session. You must leave a period of at least twenty minutes between each session to allow the patient to recover.
Use Skin Protection While Using the Cuff
At no point during treatment should the skin and cuff be in direct contact. When using the Aircast Paediatric Ankle Cryo/Cuff, apply a thick cotton sock or wrap the affected area in a cloth or bandage to create a bridge between the skin and cuff to avoid risk of skin burn.
