APPLICATION AND

CARE OF CRYO CUFF

JT NORFAEZAH WATI BINTI KASNI
MALE ORTHO WARD
 DEFINITION OF CRYO CUFF

 A Cryo Cuff is a cold and a compression therapy that is used to decrease pain and
swelling in patients post therapy. This therapy is called Cryo therapy.
 A cryo cuff is basically a device that is wrapped around the body part that needs
post-operative care be it knee, shoulder, hip, hand, wrist, ankle, elbow or rib.
 The device is filled with cold water. It basically has 4 parts namely a cuff, a cooler,
an insulation disk and a tube.
 It is used after injury, physical therapy sessions or surgery.
 FUNCTIONS

 Cryo cuff wraps are available to treat a wide range of conditions.

 A new integrated pneumatic pump within the cooler lid provides automated
compression and cold therapy.
 Cyclical compression mixes chilled water inside the cuff and maintains pressure
necessary to help prevent hemarthrosis and provide cryo therapy.
 INDICATIONS

 Trauma
 Post op treatment
 Rehabilitation
 Degenerative joint disease
 Chronic pain
 sprains
 CONTRAINDICATIONS

 Cryotherapy should not be used on person with

- Raynaud’s or other vasospastic disease
- cold hypersensitivity
- decrease skin sensitivity
- compromised local circulation
 TYPES OF CRYO CUFF

 KNEE CRYO CUFF

 ANKLE CRYO CUFF
 SHOULDER CRYO CUFF
 ELBOW CRYO CUFF
 HOW TO USE CRYO CUFF

 PREPARE THE COOLER

- Connect the blue tube to the cooler
- add cold water up to the line inside the cooler
- fill the cooler the rest of the way with ice
- lay the insulated disk on top of ice and close the cooler sit for 5 min,
- shake it occasionally to cool the water
 HOW TO USE A CRYO CUFF

 APPLY THE EMPTY CUFF

- Wrap the cuff around the area to be cooled
- Tighten any straps so they are snug but not too tight.

 CONNECT THE CUFF AND COOLER

- Connect the blue tube to your cuff.You should hear click when it connected.
- Hold the cooler above the cuff until the cuff fills.This should take about 30 sec.
- Do not raise the cooler more than 15 inches above the cuff.
- If your cryo cuff excahanges cold water automatically, plug the cooler into outlet
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- If your cryo cuff works by gravity, you can disconnect the tube and do your daily
activities with cuff on.
- Keep the cryo cuff on for 20 to 30min, 3 to 4 times a day or as directed.
- Unplug the cooler when the ice has melted.
- Squeeze the cuff to empty it completely while is attached to the cooler.
 BENEFIT

 Anatomic cuff design for complete coverage

 Easy to apply and remove
 Detachable cooler
 portable
 CARE OF CRYO CUFF

 If your cooler is plugged in, make sure the cuff and cooler are level when in use.
 Lower the cooler to decrease pressure if you have any numbness, tingling, or
discomfort.
 Check your skin often when you use the cryocuff.
 Do not use an elastic wrap under the cuff. Any bandages in place should be lightly
wrapped.
 Be sure to empty the cuff and cooler after each use.
 Use mild dish soap to clean the cooler and lid. Do not put the lid completely into
water.