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How to Use - STARSupport

STARSupport

Unlocking the STARSupport

To unlock the STARSupport, pull out the blue lever.
 

This will allow you to freely adjust the height and angle of the arm support post.

Unlocking the STARSupport

Clipping the STARSupport onto the STARBoard

The STARSupport clips onto the STARBoard, offering quick and secure mounting and removal.

 

The STARSupport should be clipped close to the pivot point, near the daggerboard so that the blue cup is positioned on the patients upper arm (above the elbow).

Clipping the STARSupport onto the STARBoard

Setting Up the STARBoard for the STARSupport

Once the STARSupport has been clipped onto the STARBoard, move the armrest in towards the patient and tighten the pivot screw. This will ensure that the STARSupport will not swing out away from the patient during the procedure.

Setting Up the STARBoard for the STARSupport

STARSupport Placement Orientation

The STARSupport has a diagram on the soft blue cup to indicate the correct orientation it should be positioned in relation to the patient.  When placing the STARSupport, rotate the blue cup so the diagram follows the direction of the supine patient.

STARSupport Placement Orientation

Positioning the STARSupport

Whilst the STARSupport is still unlocked, the joints will move freely and can be adjusted to suit both the patient and the clinician. 


Adjust the support so that the patient’s upper arm is supported by the blue cup. It should be positioned just above the patients elbow. The patient’s arm should be held as high as comfortably possible.