How do you clean halo pins?

Clean your pins each day to prevent infection.

1. You may need to use gauze, cotton swabs, tweezers, a squirt bottle, or gloves.
2. Your healthcare provider will tell you which liquid to use to clean the site.
3. You can soak gauze in the liquid and wrap it around the pins to help remove any crusting.

How do you care for a halo vest?

Clean the skin around the pins twice a day. Soak a cotton swab or cotton ball with soap and water to clean around the pin. Don’t use creams, lotions, or antiseptics unless the healthcare provider says it’s OK. Check the skin under the vest brace daily for possible skin breaks or pressure sores.

Can you shower with a halo brace?

Showering can be attempted only below waist level, as it is important to keep the vest liner dry. The best method to shower is to use a hand held shower hose and bathe below waist level. Pin care should be carried out at least once a day with assistance.

How long does a halo brace stay on?

The ring is attached by four bars to a stiff, lightweight vest that fits around your chest. This keeps your neck and spine moving as one with your body so the spinal injury can heal. Most people wear a halo for 6 to 12 weeks. You can expect your neck and back to feel stiff or sore at first.

How do you sleep with a halo?

Sleeping in a Halo Nighttime suggestions include sleeping in a reclining chair and lying on the back with a small pillow or foam wedge. Eventually, sleeping on a side or on the stomach may be possible. When getting up, it is important to not sit upright and bend at the waist.

Does a halo brace hurt?

A halo should not hurt, and the vest should not rub. If this occurs, contact your health provider. After surgery, you will be given a special screwdriver and wrench. They must be attached to the halo uprights at all times, as they will be used when removing the halo.

Does a halo brace leave scars?

Scars will remain but should fade considerably. Once the halo is removed, your child may need to wear a collar for some time, as recommended by the surgeon. While your child may be completely healed at this time, the collar offers additional protection from overusing the neck and serves as a transition to normal use.

Is wearing a halo painful?

Is a Halo Brace Painful? No, the halo brace should not cause pain. Some kids get headaches, especially while eating, but this usually goes away after the child gets used to the brace. If the pain continues or gets worse, the surgeon may adjust the pins to make the child more comfortable.