Limits rib movement, reduces pain and speeds up the healing process
Chest orthosis
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Product size S is available for purchase 24/7 at the RAKUS Emergency Medicine and Patient Admission Clinic (2 Hipokrata St., Riga - C1 block) via a vending machine.
Before applying the splint, the fracture(s) must be localized with an X-ray. The patient should be seated or standing (preferably not lying down) during the application of the splint. They should maintain as straight a posture as possible, as good posture supports proper splint application.
- The skin must be hairless and degreased before the splint is applied.
- Pre-form the splint on the non-injured side of the chest. Align the arrow-marked side of the splint to the chest, ensuring the arrow follows the direction of the ribs.
- Remove the paper cover sheet marked with the arrow from the splint surface.
- Apply the splint to the fractured area while the patient exhales. The splint must bridge the fractured region.
- As the patient inhales, remove the paper cover sheet from the underside of the waterproof foil and press the adhesive foil edges onto the skin. Using the flap on the outer surface of the splint, peel off the outer transparent foil to make the waterproof layer breathable.
- Ensure the final cover sheet is removed from the splint as the last step; leaving it on will render the splint unusable!
Instructions for Use
Before applying the splint, the exact fracture site(s) must be identified via X-ray or localized based on pain.
- The splint can be applied to clean, intact skin or after wound care.
- If necessary, medical professionals should be consulted for splint application.
- The splint should be applied while the patient is standing or sitting, preferably not in a lying position. Stand or sit upright as much as possible; a straight posture helps position the splint correctly.
- Before applying the splint, shave the hair from the affected skin surface and degrease the skin with a disinfectant, allowing it to dry.
Rib immobilization splint application:
- Before applying the splint to the injured area, adjust its shape using the analogous spot on the opposite (uninjured) side of the chest.
- Adjust the shape without removing the protective paper from the splint’s self-adhesive surface.
- Place the splint on the chest so the side marked with arrows faces the chest and the arrows are parallel to the ribs. Gently bend the splint to conform to the chest surface.
- Remove the protective paper layer from the rigid surface of the splint’s body.
- Apply the splint to the rib fracture zone while the patient exhales, ensuring the splint covers the injured area.
- The rib immobilization splint has two (2) transparent protective layers. After fixing the splint to the chest wall (but not earlier), remove the protective paper layer from the waterproof membrane on all sides. While inhaling, smooth the membrane against the chest skin surface.
- Lastly, remove the external transparent protective film, allowing the adhered waterproof membrane to become air-permeable. Under no circumstances should this external protective film be left on the product—it must be removed as the final step; otherwise, the splint becomes unusable.
Precautions:
- Avoid actions that may cause damage, significant deformation, or contamination of the product.
- Do not use a broken product or one with a compromised structure.
- Do not cut the product.
- In rare cases, itching may occur on the skin areas covered by the transparent film. In such cases, remove the covering membrane and fix the splint to the skin with a non-allergic adhesive plaster. Once the membrane is removed, showering is only permitted with a temporarily applied waterproof dressing.
- Avoid using multiple fixation products simultaneously unless advised by a doctor.
Product standards:
Chrisofix® products are manufactured in compliance with strict ISO 13485 quality management system standards. If you have any complaints regarding the product, you may report them to your local distributor. Please report all serious incidents involving the product to the competent authority of the user's and/or patient’s country, as well as to the manufacturer and distributor.
*Please retain the packaging and instructions for use until the end of treatment!
Materials
The Chrisofix® rib immobilization splint is made from a multi-layer composite that is free from phthalates and allergens, consisting of polyethylene foam, corrugated and perforated aluminum, skin-friendly adhesives, and a waterproof and breathable membrane. The materials used on the surface of the product are skin-friendly and non-allergenic. The product's structure, along with the waterproof membrane, is breathable, shape-retaining, and X-ray permeable.
Its waterproof membrane allows the patient to shower (but not bathe or swim in a pool), making daily personal hygiene more convenient. The product is not sterile and does not contain hazardous substances. After use, it can be disposed of with household waste. Recommended storage conditions:
- Temperature: 10–27°C
- Humidity: 40–60%
Izstrādāts un patentēts Šveicē.
Patents Nr. 701845B1
Izmēra ceļvedis – Chest Orthosis
S – 17×12 cm, 1 līdz 3 ribu lūzumu vai līdzvērtīga krūšu kurvja laukuma imobilizācijai.
L – 17×17 cm, vairāk par 3 ribu lūzumu vai līdzvērtīga krūšu kurvja laukuma imobilizācijai.
Key Benefits
Immediate pain relief
Accelerated healing and full restoration of respiratory function
Reduced risk of pneumonia (lung inflammation)
Shorter hospitalization time
Breathable, waterproof, and hypoallergenic
X-ray permeable
Frequently Asked Questions
In what cases is it recommended to use the Chrisofix rib immobilization splint?
- 1 to 3 ribs (size S),
- 4 or more rib fractures (size L);
- Chest contusion;
- "Paradoxical breathing" in cases of multiple rib fractures;
- Condition after chest surgery.
Key benefits of using a rib splint
- Immediate pain relief;
- Accelerated healing and full restoration of respiratory function;
- Reduced risk of pneumonia (lung inflammation);
- Shorter hospitalization time;
- Breathable, waterproof, and hypoallergenic; X-ray permeable (it is possible to perform an X-ray examination with the rib immobilization orthosis applied);
- Adjustable form.
Can you shower with a rib splint?
Yes, its waterproof membrane allows the patient to shower (but not bathe or swim in a pool), making daily personal hygiene more convenient.
Chrisofix rib immobilization splints are recommended by Latvian doctors
It all started when, while treating our patients and recommending specific medical devices—rib immobilization splints—we often encountered situations where patients purchased low-quality or incorrect splints, thereby failing to achieve the expected treatment outcomes. This led us to the idea of finding and selecting the best and most effective aids for health recovery to offer to our patients.
As this initial idea evolved, this store was established. Collaborating with doctors from other specialties, we began offering additional medical products that we personally selected, ensuring their compliance with high medical and quality standards.
To your health!
Sincerely,
Dr. med. Jānis Šlēziņš and Dr. Raimonds Mikijanskis