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Advice to ensure long life and best Service from your Trulife
Pressurecare products.
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Thank you for choosing our Pressurecare product range.
Our products are used to aid the prevention of pressure ulcers and correct positioning in the surgi-
cal environment. A Patient’s predisposition to this type of injury is based on many factors including
intrinsic factors such as general health, age, weight and pre-existing medical conditions. The risk of
patients acquiring pressure related injuries can be minimized by properly using the Trulife range of
products, along with good clinical practices. Appropriate care and attention will ensure the
long life and durability of your Trulife Pressurecare products.
General use of your Trulife Pressurecare products.
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In line with good clinical practice, assess the patient’s condition and areas of potential
risk prior to deciding which pads and positioners to use.
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Please ensure the patient is correctly positioned in a safe and secure manner at all times
and ensure that no excess pressure is applied to any one area. Pay particular attention to
areas of high risk.
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A sheet may be placed over the product; however, this will reduce its shear relieving
properties. If a sheet is used, it should fit loosely over the products and be un-starched
and free of wrinkles or folds.
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Products should be handled with care. Avoid placing sharp instruments on the products
as they will puncture the film.
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Pads may be heated to body temperature in an oven, pre-heated to 40ºC, or on a heated
mattress. Please follow instructions of the oven or mattress manufacturer as appropriate.
(Please refer to good clinical practices)
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The products can be cooled to -12ºC without any adverse effects.
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Avoid pulling table pads while patients are lying on them, as excessive force will
adversely affect them.
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Avoid pulling products along rough or sharp surfaces.
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If any damage occurs (e.g. cut, crack or tear) the product should be discarded. A repair
kit is available but should only be used as a temporary solution.
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Do not expose the product to a naked flame.
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Use correct lifting techniques when lifting heavy products.
Oasis Extremity Belt (OA113) and Oasis Positioning Belt (OA110)
This product is designed to assist in stabilising the patient when positioned on the operat-
ing table, and is not designed to support weight of the patient.
Prone Positioners EL903 and EL904
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For Maximum protection, these products should be used in conjunction with the prone head-
rest (EL141), and a low chest roll or universal Positioner to elevate the feet.
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Ensure the patient is positioned safely and securely.
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Please ensure straps are securely wrapped around the side rails of the table.
Oasis Prone / Lateral Positioning System (EL905)
EL905: For Prone
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The EL905 is a versatile and flexible products that can be adjusted to suit the patient. For correct
assembly please align black dots as indicated in Diagram 1 page 2
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For Maximum protection, the products should be used in conjunction with the prone headrest
(EL141), the knee Pad (EL101/102) and a low chest roll, or universal Positioner to elevate the
