QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. Custom nighttime garments for lymphedema therapy.

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1 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE M A N U F A C T U R E D B Y S O L A R I S Custom nighttime garments for lymphedema therapy.

2 Tribute Quick Reference Guide Solaris Quick Reference Guides are your helpful resource for basic questions and information about our various product lines. If you aren t able to find what you re looking for or would like more information, please call us at or us at Info@LymphedemaDepot.com. TAB OF CONTENTS 2 Contact Information 3 Introduction & FAQs 4 About Tribute 5 Modifications 7 Upper Extremity 11 Lower Extremity 15 Torso & Trunk 20 Head & Neck STOMER SERVICE Customer Service Representatives are available to assist you by phone or , Monday through Friday. T: F: E: Info@LymphedemaDepot.com Mailing Address: Lymphedema Depot Ltd Fourth Avenue, Unit #347 St. Catharines, ON L2S 3P5 Note: this is a mailing address only, not a retail location. Contact us about becoming a retailer or to find retailers near you. 2

ma d US e A in TM INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED Tribute garments are

Every detail of your Tribute is designed with you in mind.

lymph nodes or collateral pathways to help keep you from swelling while

SIME TO CARE FOR Tribute garments are machine washable and dryable.

SEP COMFORTABLY Tribute garments allow you to sleep in your favorite

3 ma d US e A in TM INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED Tribute garments are individually designed to maximize your therapeutic results. Every detail of your Tribute is designed with you in mind. DIRECTIONAL FLOW Two different channeling styles direct ﬂuid to intact lymph nodes or collateral pathways to help keep you from swelling while you sleep. SIME TO CARE FOR Tribute garments are machine washable and dryable. They re also backed by industry leading warranties and alteration policies. REDUCE STRESS VELS Tribute garments replace nightly wrapping and all of the time and stress that comes with it. Simply slide your Tribute on and you re ready for bed. SEP COMFORTABLY Tribute garments allow you to sleep in your favorite positions and enjoy full range of motion. Every Tribute is also made with our proprietary fabric designed to keep you dry and cool while you sleep. Z Z Z Z sleep in your favorite ADD SOME COL COLOR OR Personalize Tribute garments by choosing either black, blue, teal, maroon, or pink fabric. 3

4 DIFICATIONS Tribute products are fully custom. The garments shown in this guide are some of our most popular designs, but your Tribute isn t limited to what you see here. Your Tribute is fabricated to fit your unique measurements to enhance your comfort, quality of life, and overall experience. The modifications available to further customize your garment are listed below. OUTER JACKETS Outer Jackets provide an extra 10 mmhg of compression and cover the garments from approximately one inch below the proximal hem to the distal hem. It is then secured by a hook and loop or Snap-Tape closure. VARIAB COMPRESSION JACKETS Variable Compression Jackets feature both Velcro and zipper closures. Your therapist adjusts the Velcro portion of the jacket according to your needs. You don the jacket by using the zipper portion. EASY-SLIDES Easy-Slides are a donning aid available for open-ended garments. Slide this on your limb prior to donning your garment and then simply pull the handle once you re wearing your garment to remove. PULL-UP LOOPS Pull-Up loops are great if you need just a little extra help when donning. Placement depends on garment style and channeling choice; custom placement is offered to create a beneficial garment. ZIPPER Zippers aid in donning and doffing. Placement usually depends upon your garment style and channeling choice; however, you can choose a custom placement to create a more beneficial garment. STOM ZIPPER Custom Zippers are created for those who have minimal to absent muscle strength in the arms. The zipper is placed on the top of the arm so it can be fully opened and then closed one segment at a time. 4

5 SO DS ADJUSTAB PANEL Adjustable panels require your garment to be made with Velcro-receptive fabric so you can adjust the fit of your garment to maximize your comfort level. Closures will be segemented into 10 cm or less increments. HOOK AND LOOP CLOSURE Hook and loop tabs aid in donning and doffing your garment or provide relief for sensitive areas like your fingers and ankles. Hook and loop closures are available in 10 cm increments. NON-SKID PADS Non-skid pads are placed on the outside of lower extremity garments or Outer Jackets to help prevent slipping when walking. One is attached to the heel and another to the ball of the foot. Not for outdoor use. DIGIT SPACERS Our exclusive digit spacers help support the fingers and can be placed at the fingertips or lower at the DIPs on upper extremity garments. They will not work with Easy-Slides. INDICATIONS Lymphedema Other forms of edema CONTRAINDICATIONS Arterial Insufficiency or degeneration Deep Vein Thrombosis Untreated or congestive heart failure Localized or systemic infection Untreated cancer Absent or severely impaired sensation CARE INSTRUCTIONS Tribute garments are machine wash and dry. Do not use additivies like bleach or fabric softener. MATERIALS Nylon, polyester, Lycra, polyurethane 5

6 UPPER EXTREMITY GARMENTS GLOVE (-AC) Digit spacers come standard. Allows your thumb to rest in a neutral posture. Easy Slides do not work with Digit Spacers. DS EXTENDED GLOVE (-AD) Extends to your forearm to address problematic wrist swelling and fibrosis. DS 6

7 WRIST TO AXILLA (-CG) Provides therapy for your wrist, elbow, and upper arm. Combine with Glove unit for fl exible, full-arm treatment. MCPS TO AXILLA (-BG) Allows for individual fi nger wrapping. Thumb coverage optional. 7

8 FINGERTIPS TO AXILLA (-AG) Chevron channels create bidirectional gradient compression to help direct fl uid to intact lymph nodes. DS WRIST TO CLAVIC (-CI) Garment extends over shoulder. Features a padded, adjustable Velcro-receptive chest strap. 8

MCPS TO CLAVIC (-BI) Designed specifically to

address swelling and fi brosis in the digits.

9 MCPS TO CLAVIC (-BI) Designed specifically to address full arm swelling. Allows for individual fi nger wrapping. FINGERTIPS TO CLAVIC (-AI) Covers fingers to address swelling and fi brosis in the digits. Pair with an Outer Jacket for an extra 10 mmhg of compression. DS 9

10 LOWER EXTREMITY GARMENTS FOOT & ANK (-AB) Heel Assist Loop comes standard on chevron garments to aid in donning. Enhanced foot sole and ankle defi nition to make moving easier and more comfortable. SO TOES TO KNEE (-AD) Commonly chosen for ankle skin folds or disproportionate ankle to calf girths. Heel Assist Loop comes standard on chevron garments to aid in donning. SO 10

11 TOES TO MID-THIGH (-AF) Appropriate for primary lymphedema or those with intact lymph nodes. SO TOES TO GROIN (-AG) Provides therapeutic coverage for full leg, from toes to groin. Heel Assist Loop comes standard on chevron garments to aid in donning. SO 11

12 LOWER QUADRANT CH (-AJ) Treats full lower quadrant. Defi ned foot and ankle provided enhanced definition and greater comfort. Belt is soft, flexible, and fully adjustable. SO CH & HALF G (-AJ & -EJ) Addresses full involvement in one quadrant and partial involvement in the other. Customized to fit body shape. SO 12

13 PANTS (-BBJ) Designed for those with normal fl exibility and range of motion. Zipper modifi cation comes standard for easy donning. PANTS WITH FEET (-BAJ) Zippers placed along lateral seams to aid in donning. Garment may be customized further depending on needs. SO 13

edema that extends up into the abdominal

14 TORSO GARMENTS LOWER TORSO (TT-JG) Therapeutic coverage for abdomen, genitals, and buttocks. Designed to cross transverse plane and/or watershed to move fl uid efficiently. SHORTS (TT-JF) Works to relieve lower leg edema that extends up into the abdominal and groin region. Zipper modification can be added to ease donning and doffing. 14

ABDOMINAL BINDER (TT-KH) Velcro-receptive fabric

Darting incorporated for rounded abdomens.

scarring, swelling, and radiation fi brosis that

15 ABDOMINAL BINDER (TT-KH) Velcro-receptive fabric eases donning and accounts for girth fl uctuations. Darting incorporated for rounded abdomens. THORACIC SLING WR (TT-MK) Designed for relief from scarring, swelling, and radiation fi brosis that may be caused by unilateral mastectomy. Can be made around breast measurements. Utilizes Velcro-receptive fabric and Velcro closures. Padded strap adjustable. 15

16 BUSTIER (TT-LH) Shoulderless chest garment designed for fi rm breasts resulting from lumpectomies. Zipper modifi cation comes standard for easy donning. UPPER TORSO & NECK (TT-NK) Addresses fibrosis of neck and clavicle area. Provides circumferential coverage at axilla level. Zipper modifi cation comes standard for easy donning. 16

17 VEST (TT-MH) Adjustable shoulder straps come standard. Different neckline styles available. Zipper modifi cation comes standard for easy donning. Arm garments can be ordered separately and attached for additional coverage. SHORT SEVE SHIRT (TT-NH) Standard zipper modification. Further customization available upon request. 17

18 BODY SUIT (TT-MG) Superior truncal coverage while remaining easy to don. Leg length can be customized at an additional cost. Zipper modification comes standard for easy donning. VEST & SHORTS (TT-MG & TT-JG) Combination of vest garment and shorts. Separate garments are easier to care for and allow for flexibility. 18

19 HEAD & NECK GARMENTS CERVICAL COLLAR (FN-CC) Designed to fit contours of the neck. Works to break up thickened tissue due to radiation or post-surgical scarring. Utilizes Velcro-receptive fabric and hook and loop closures. ORBITAL UNIT (FN-OR) Addresses swelling around the eye and eyelids. Able to be fitted with a thermo-plastic mold to fi t facial contours. Utilizes Velcro-receptive fabric and hook and loop closures. 19

20 MANDIBULAR UNIT (FN-MA) Coverage for neck and lower half of the face. Features adjustable straps at back of the neck and crown of the head. Can be fitted with a trachea modifcation. Utilizes Velcro-receptive fabric and hook and loop closures. MANDIBULAR & ORBITAL UNITS (FN-MA & FN-OR WITH LIP BRIDGE) Consists of Mandibular unit and orbital unit. Provides full facial and neck coverage without feeling claustrophobic. 20

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