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Cleaning the arm IM pads & absorbent sheets

The arm IM pad can be punctured numerous times before being replaced or dried. It can withstand up to 5 x 2 ml injections before needing replaced with a dry pad.

  1. Roll down the arm skin starting at the shoulder.

  2. Remove the arm IM pad.

    MA_shoulder_skin_down_pad_out.jpg
  3. Wring out the fluid from the pad.

  4. Completely air dry (approximately 12 hours).

    MA_shoulder_pad_dry.jpg
  5. Lift out the IO arm bone.

    MA_shoulder_bone_out.jpg
  6. Remove absorbent sheet, if wet.

  7. Discard the used sheet.

    MA_shoulder_sheet_out.jpg
  8. Select the new sheet.

  9. Insert the sheet into place.

    MA_shoulder_sheet_in.jpg
  10. Place the arm IO bone back.

    MA_shoulder_bone_in.jpg
  11. Ensure the base of the IO bone slots into place.

  12. Place the IM pad back inside the shoulder.

    MA_shoulder_pad_in_skin_up.jpg

For more information on this procedure, check this how-to video.