AMPRIA Post-Operative Rigid Dressing
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Indications
Used in the acute care setting and during early stages of rehabilitation following transtibial (below knee) or transfemoral (above knee) amputation procedures. Appropriate to provide protection, support, knee extension and gentle compression of the amputated residuum to prevent excess edema and begin shaping for future prosthetic application.
Advantages
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Universal – Elasticized design fits virtually ALL patients
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Easy to inventory – Only one SKU for transfemoral and one for transtibial
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Immediate – Can be fitted by the prosthetist after amputation; gas sterilizable
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Comfortable – Ventilated, and lightweight for patient comfort
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Customized – Fits the patient through rapid volume changes; no need for excess sock ply
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Soft design – Avoids the pressure wounds of rigid plastic devices
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Hygienic – Easy to remove, inspect and clean
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Modular – No loose pieces to get lost or misplaced
Utilization Protocol
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For use at all times after transtibial or transfemoral amputation surgery.
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Remove the single sock and inspect dressing at least 2 times per day or according to surgeon’s orders. Report any drainage (signs of blood visible through bandages) to your care team for inspection and recording.
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Apply 1 clean, soft amputation sock over the dressing and smooth wrinkles during application. This sock should be checked and/or changed once per day.
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Contact your Prosthetist for evaluation of the AMPRIA®
AMPRIA is designed and backed by a team of professional prosthetic care providers you can trust. Two models are available: Transtibial (US Patent No. 10,524,937) and Transfemoral (US Patent No. 11,464,656).
Please contact us at (207) 880-1150 or info@ampria.net
if we can be of any assistance to you.
We will be able to provide you the same personal attention while you receive the highest quality of care available.
