The
Bio-Concepts
Pressure Garment
Measurement Manual
for Custom-Made
Garments
We produce two lines of
pressure garments:
We've taken as much of the
work out of ordering the ready-mades as possible
-- you only need to take one or two measurements
of the patient and we can send you a quality
product in practically no time. The purpose of
the custom-made pressure garment, however, is to
ensure the most favorable distribution of
pressure over the targeted surface. In order to
provide this level of quality, it is most
important that measurements for garments are
complete and accurate.
Bio-Concepts is committed
to providing the highest quality Pressure
Garments available. In keeping with this
philosophy, we are extremely flexible in our
ability to adapt and modify garments for
particular applications. We offer a variety of
materials and modification options such as custom
designed pads, inserts, and gussets, and we are
expert at custom fit.
Although we have been as
complete as possible in this Measurement Manual,
we realize that many special situations will
arise. Do not hesitate to call us:
1-800-421-5647
Before
You Start
We recommend that you
carefully study certain sections of the Bio-Concepts Measuring
Manual. This information is very important if you wish to
receive the required pressure garment in a timely manner.
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Order Form,
detailed instructions for submitting orders and
an example order form.
(642 KB, 12 pages) |
If you are to be measuring patients for
garments to be used in the management of primary or secondary
lymphedema, then there is one more portion of the manual that
you should get to know.
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Lymphedema
Garments, especially for upper extremity
post-mastectomy lymphedema, require special
attention to certain features and options.
(293 KB, 7 pages) |
Here's
what you'll need:
The current Bio-Concepts
Measuring Manual and the corresponding Measurement Charts and
Forms are available as Adobe Acrobat documents below. If
you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer you will
not be able to view and print these documents. Don't worry, it's
free at the adobe website: http://www.adobe.com/.
Just follow the instructions.
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Charts and Forms |
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Measuring Manual |
All
Charts & Forms, all of the documents
listed below in one file.
(713B,
15 pages) |
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Entire manual,
all of the sections listed below in one
file.
(3.6 MB, 76 pages) |
Head
& Neck Measurement Chart,
all head and neck garments.
(111 KB,
1 page) |
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Measuring the
Head & Neck, procedures and an example
chart.
(266 KB, 5 pages) |
Hand Measurement
Chart, with tracing primer and
left & right hand tracing forms.
(139 KB,
4 pages) |
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Measuring the
Hand, procedures and an example measuring
chart and tracing guides
(313 KB, 9 pages) |
Torso Measurement Chart, includes upper and
lower torso.
(96 KB,
1 page) |
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Measuring the
Torso, procedures and an example measuring
chart.
(313 KB, 9 pages) |
Upper
Extremity Measurement Chart, for
separate sleeves and sleeves
attached to torso garments (for example,
sleeves for a sleeved vest).
(103 KB,
1 page) |
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Measuring the
Upper Extremity, procedures and an example
measuring chart.
(330 KB, 9 pages) |
Lower
Extremity Measurement Chart, includes lower torso and
legs, does not include
foot measurements.
(94 KB, 1 page) |
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Measuring the
Lower Extremity, procedures and an example
measuring chart.
(335 KB, 9 pages) |
Foot Measurement Chart,
required for stockings with feet; includes Foot
Measurement Chart, tracing primer and foot
tracing form.
(149 KB, 3 pages) |
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Measuring the
Foot, procedures and an example measuring
chart and tracing guide.
(388 KB, 9 pages) |
Sketch Pad to indicate the locations of
special linings and other features.
(100 KB, 1 page) |
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Sketch Pad,
instructions for illustrating special features.
(196 KB, 3 pages) |
Re-Order
Form, do not resend original
measurements, just indicate the item number,
quantity, and minor changes on the reorder form.
(35 KB, 1 page) |
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Submitting
Re-Orders, instructions for submitting
simple reorders and an example form.
(336 KB, 5 pages) |
Custom Garment
Alterations, get more life out of a custom
garment with a simple alteration or add or
remove a feature for much less than the cost of
a new garment
(110 KB, 3 pages) |
In
addition to the measuring charts listed above, you will also
need some simple devices for obtaining correct
measurements. (Bio-Concepts
will provide these materials for free with your
pressure garment order. Refills and replacements
are available as well.)
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To
Order Call:
1-800-421-5647
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