Akces-Med HIPPO+, User Manual

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Instructions for the proper use of the vest:
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make sure that you can insert a straightened hand between the vest and the
patient's body.
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fasten and adjust the lower straps of the vest, so that the lower edge of the
vest is located near the lower abdomen of the patient,
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fasten the horizontal strap of the vest (if present),
1) Make sure that the patient is sitting in the best possible position:
2) Secure the patient's pelvis with, for example, a pelvic belt, thigh abduction belts or
an abduction block.
5) Check the patient's position:
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in the middle of the seat,
3) Make sure that the side supports of the device, if used, are set in the correct
position. It is required that the patients with the poor trunk control use the side
supports. The side supports limit the lateral movements of the patient's body,
which could lead to the compression of the vest straps on the neck of the patient.
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fasten the shoulder straps of the vest,
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check if the buckles of the vest do not open under pressure.
4) Secure the vest:
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make sure that the vest cannot move by itself towards the patient's neck,
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deeply in the seat in such a way that the patient's lumbar spine rests against
the backrest.
1) The position of the vest MUST be checked each time after putting the patient in the
seat.
T o prevent injuries and to minimize the risks associated with the use of the
vest, the following rules should be followed:
3) Special attention should be paid to ensuring that the entire foot of the patient has
stable support. If the device is not equipped with a foot support, the patient's feet
must rest firmly against the ground.
2) Special attention should be paid to protecting the patient from falling forward,
slipping off the seat or lifting the pelvis. The vest MUST be used with the
accessories which will secure the patient's pelvis at all times (e.g. the pelvic belt,
thigh abduction belts or the abduction block). The use of the vest cannot be
considered separately but as a part of a general posture support system including
supports such as pelvic belts, foot support, torso stabilization, thigh abduction
belts, tilt-in-space position and reclining backrest.