Shunt splint for adult renal patients.

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  • C T Kobe
چکیده

Figure 1 Side view of shunt splint Asplin t was designed for adult renal patients who required protection of their forearm shunt while sleeping. It is posi tioned over the shunt with I inch (2.5 em) clearance, which prevents the weight of the body from resting on the forearm and disrupting circulation. Although sImilar to a splint designed for children who require maximum protection of the shunt in daily play (I), the adult splint covers less sur-

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association

دوره 35 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1981