HOW TO MEASURE AND PUT ON YOUR MASTHEAD BRA

Step 1: Determine Your Bra Size

• Measure around fullest part of bust.
• Look up corresponding size on the Masthead^® bra size chart (above).
• If there will be padding or dressing applied, select one size larger.

Step 2: Unpack and Put on Bra

When putting bra on patient in the OR:

• Remove bra from plastic packaging.
• Open shoulder, side, and front Velcro fasteners.
• Place opened bra completely flat on table under drapes, with inside of bra facing up.
• At the completion of surgery, after drapes are removed, wrap the bra around patient and close front Velcro.
• Close and adjust shoulder openings.

When patient is putting bra on herself:

• Remove bra from plastic packaging.
• Open front Velcro closure, put on bra.
• Re-close shoulder fasteners on bra by pressing end of front hooked Velcro tab onto end of soft back looped tab.

Step 3: Adjust for JP Drains

For patient with drains:

• Tunnel JP drain tubing through opening on side of bra nearest surgical site.
• Twist/unsnap ring hanging from front of bra to open.
• Attach plastic loop on bulb to plastic ring, snap ring closed.
• If using bra with convertible loops and rings, move the loops/rings to the side needed, and save the removed loop(s)/ring(s).

For patient without drains:

• At provider's discretion, cut off drain loops/plastic rings (but save the rings--they may come in handy).

Step 4: Adjust Velcro Closures

• Close Velcro from bottom to top along center opening.
• Adjust Velcro shoulder tabs and side closures for secure but comfortable fit.
• Bra closures can be easily loosened or tightened as necessary.

Step 5: Washing Instructions

• Close all Velcro before laundering.
• Wash in warm water with mild detergent gentle cycle, line dry.
• DO NOT PUT IN THE DRYER.