Akces-Med HIPPO+, User Manual

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11) Make sure that all people taking care of the patient are familiar with the rules of
the safe use of the vest.
The vest works effectively only if kept clean and maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. Before each use of the vest, check whether:
7) T he vest should be cleaned regularly with the use of warm soapy water and dried
out of the direct sunlight and other sources of heat. The vest must always be dry
before usage.
5) Special attention should be paid to the use of stabilization elements or side
supports. If the patient has poor trunk control, the side supports will limit the
lateral movements, which could lead to the compression of the vest straps on the
neck of the patient.
7) Do not make any repairs or modifications to the vest on your own. In order to
repair or replace any part of the vest, please contact the manufacturer. 8) Do not
use a damaged or incomplete vest, as this poses a serious threat to the health and
life of the patient!
5) T here have been no changes in the patient's height or weight from the moment
the vest was adjusted to the patient,
4) It should be remembered that any change of the inclination angle of the
backrest, seat, foot support or tilt-in-space function might affect the effectiveness
of the belts and supports!
1) T he vest straps are not frayed or worn. If so, have them exchanged for new ones,
3) T he buckles are not damaged. If so, have them exchanged for new ones,
How to care for the vest:
2) T he vest straps are not attached to the wheels of the device,
6) The mounting of the vest and adjusting it to the patient can only be carried out by
a suitably trained person, who is familiar with the instructions for the use of the
vest and the rules of its safe use.
10) The correctness of the use of the vest should be particularly controlled in
accordance with the recommendations in case of children, patients with impaired
memory or mentally ill.
4) T he Velcro fastening holds firmly. If not, remove any dirt or hair from the Velcro, or
have it replaced with a new one,
9) Do not leave the patient in the device unattended!
6) T he shoulder straps of the vest are adjusted so that they are not too loose or too
tight,
If you have any doubts or questions about the use of the vest, please contact
your doctor or physiotherapist.