2) Secure the user's pelvis with, for example, a pelvic belt, thigh abduction belts or an
abduction block.
1) Make sure that the user is sitting in the best possible position:
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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 user,
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make sure that you can insert a straightened hand between the vest and
the user's body.
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in the middle of the seat,
Instructions for the proper use of the vest:
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deeply in the seat in such a way that the user's lumbar spine rests against the
backrest.
3) Make sure that the side supports of the device, if used, are set in the correct position. It
is required that the users with the poor trunk control use the side supports. The side
supports limit the lateral movements of the puser's body, which could lead to the
compression of the vest straps on the neck of the user.
4) Secure the vest:
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fasten the horizontal strap of the vest (if present),
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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.
5) Check the user's position:
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make sure that the vest cannot move by itself towards the user's neck,
To prevent injuries and to minimize the risks associated with the use of the vest,
the following rules should be followed:
1) The position of the vest
MUST
be checked each time after putting the user in the seat.
2) Special attention should be paid to protecting the user from falling forward, slipping off
the seat or lifting the pelvis. The vest
MUST
be used with the accessories which will
secure the user'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.
3) Special attention should be paid to ensuring that the entire foot of the user has stable
support. If the device is not equipped with a foot support, the user's feet must rest
firmly against the ground.
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