Use Of A Halo Device
Try to resume activities to the extent possible. Avoid contact sports, swimming.
Do not drive, vision is impaired with the device.
Use straws to drink fluids.
Cut food into small pieces to facilitate chewing and swallowing.
Have someone clean pin sites according to hospital protocol.
Observe pin sites daily for drainage or redness.
Increase fluid and fiber in the diet to prevent constipation.
Use a position of comfort during sexual activity.
(See page 1070 in text for illustration of these devices).