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Liko MasterVest
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The MasterVest is also available in a front closure model.
The front closure MasterVest is equipped with two adjust
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able safety clasps in front. Test for the correct vest size and
position of the loop straps even when patients themselves
put on the MasterVest. After the MasterVest has been
correctly adjusted, it can hang from the sling bar while the
patient puts it on.
Liko MasterVest in Plastic-coated Net
The most common sizes of the MasterVest are available in plastic-coated net. Friction from the material counteracts the
tendency of the vest to slide upward. A MasterVest in plastic-coated net may also be used for bathing.
Testing the Loop Straps
This practical accessory is used to mark the loops that have
been tried out for a certain person. It makes it easier for the
caregivers to choose the right loop to attach to the sling bar.
Loop Clips
A.
B.
To find which loops give the best fitting, test the loop straps
by drawing on different loops along with the shoulder straps.
To test for the correct fitting of the loop straps, stand behind
the patient and suspend the shoulder straps and loop straps
from your thumbs and lift upward until the straps are taut.
The MasterVest fits correctly when the loop straps and
shoulder straps are equally taut when lifted.
An individual may often fit into two different sizes of the
MasterVest, but the loop straps must be correctly adjusted
to each size. The results differ regarding body posture and
pressure distribution around the chest.
A. A larger MasterVest size requires you to use one of the
inner loops on the loop strap. This fitting allows the patient
to bend forward, and places more pressure on the lower
front part of the chest.
B. A smaller MasterVest size requires you to attach one of
the outer loops of the loop strap to the sling bar to obtain
equal tension on all four straps. In this case, body posture is
more upright and pressure is more evenly distributed around
the chest.
Body Posture
Front closure MasterVest, Mod. 64
