Move 1
Browse the patient information for use in advance of using your patch. Every solution will have precise directions for use.
Move two
Browse the patient information for use in advance of using your patch. Every solution will have precise directions for use.
Move three
Pick out an area of skin to utilize the patch. Be guaranteed to abide by any precise directions offered by your medical professional or the solution directions as to web-site variety or rotation. Get ready the skin area and make guaranteed the skin is clear and free of charge of any powders, oils, and lotions.
Move 4
Meticulously open the packaging. If using scissors, be watchful not to minimize the patch. In no way use a patch that has been minimize or ruined in any way.
Move five
Take out the protective liner in accordance the solution directions. Be guaranteed not to contact the sticky aspect of the patch. Some protective liners are eliminated in two elements. If so, location the sticky half of the patch on the area of skin and carefully peel off remaining liner.
Move six
Push down on the patch firmly with the palm of your hand.
Move 7
Go all around the edges with your fingers to press them on to the skin. Make guaranteed that the patch is flat against the skin (there should be no bumps or folds in the patch).
Move 8
Throw away the empty pouch and the protective liner in a closed trash can.
Move 9
Clean your palms.
Move ten
When it is time to clear away the prior patch, use your fingers to peel it off slowly but surely. Fold the patch in half with and press firmly to seal it shut.
Move 11
Throw the employed patch away in a closed trash. Applied patches might even now consist of some treatment and might be risky to children, pets, or adults.
Move 12
Clean your palms.
Move 13
Question your medical professional what to do if the patch loosens or falls off in advance of it is time to exchange it. Typically, you should test to press it back in location with your fingers. If the patch are unable to be pressed back on, throw it away and utilize a fresh patch to a various area. Swap the fresh patch at your consistently scheduled patch adjust time.