Monofilament instructions

Question 1

Self Testing Instructions

Hold the red filament by the paper handle, as shown in Step 1.

2. Use a smooth motion to touch the filament to the skin on your foot. Touch the filament along the side of and NOT directly on an ulcer, callous, or scar.

Touch the filament to your skin for 1-2
seconds. Push hard enough to make the filament bend as shown in Step 2

Touch the filament to both of your feet in the sites circled on the drawing below.

4. Place a (+) in the circle if you can feel the filament at that site and a (-) if you cannot feel the filament at that site.
5. The filament is reusable. After use, wipe with alcohol swab.