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Proper use of your chester chest, Chest tissue flap - 0405 – 3B Scientific Chester Chest™ With New Advanced Arm User Manual

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Chest Tissue Flap - 0405

When removing the Chest Tissue Flap, always pull gently from the edge to prevent damage
to the flap. Due to the elasticity of the Chest Tissue Flap, it may be easier to attach when
Chester Chest™ is in a supine position. In order to ensure a realistic feel when palpating
the port (IVAD), the Chest Tissue Flap is formulated to be soft to the touch. As the material
is soft, care must be taken to maximize the useful life. There are three areas that should be
avoided, as all can cause premature tearing of the Chest Tissue Flap:

Do not pull the Chest Tissue Flap back
to view the placment of the needle in the
port septum (see fig. 13).

Do not press fingernails into the
tissue flap when palpating the port
(see fig. 14).

Do not “rock” the access needle
back and forth to confirm placement
(see fig. 15).

Proper Use of your Chester Chest™

fig. 13

fig. 14

fig. 15

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