Truss - measurement

[newly-qualified]

hi all
i'm new to this forum. i qualified recently (about a month ago)

can anyone tell me what a truss is ??? is it fitted on males or do females get it fitted as well??

the thought of fitting a truss is freaking me out

[johnep]

Trusses usually need to be measured with the pt lying down. Thus you will need a consultation room with a couch.
johnep

[bobbin]

Thus you will need a consultation room with a couch.
johnep

Having an image of an elderly man laid out on the floor of the dispensary and a young lady dispenser coming at him with a tape measure.

[Fleegle]

Trusses were prescribed to treat (or rather contain) a hernia, usually in males. I once witnessed an old mentor of mine measuring and fitting one. It was not a pretty sight. I really don't think you will ever be expected to do it yourself these days. Here's a bit more info from a fairly random website..

http://www.wisegeek.com/in-medicine-what-is-a-truss.htm

Fleeg.

[Pharmanaut]

Trusses were prescribed to treat (or rather contain) a hernia, usually in males. I once witnessed an old mentor of mine measuring and fitting one. It was not a pretty sight. I really don't think you will ever be expected to do it yourself these days. Here's a bit more info from a fairly random website..

In Medicine, what is a Truss?

Fleeg.

See if a colleague will allow you to observe during a fitting - best way of learning.
Medics do it this way all the time...

See one, do one, teach one.

[newly-qualified]

thanks for reply every one

how often nowadays will pharmacists have to fit a truss??

[Defblade]

Rarely, maybe years apart, on the whole. Then 2 come at once