PART 2 - User manual
PART 2 - User manual
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Using the VENDLET in combination with bed functionality
Neither the VENDLET interferes with the func-
tionality of the bed. Slacken the turning sheet
before raising the back, thigh, and/or foot part of
the bed.
Under normal circumstances, the bed surface
must be level before you use the VENDLET.
In some situations, however, it may be advanta-
geous to use the back or foot part of the bed
when moving or turning clients. For example, if the client has wide hips and frail
shoulders, he/she will rest more comfortably on the bed if the head and foot parts
are raised a little before the process.
Stop button
The power button
also functions as a stop button.
If the hand control button controlling the tightening of the sheet fails, the operation
can be stopped by pressing the
button.
Pressure-relieving mattresses
The VENDLET systems do not reduce the effect of either
pressure-relieving mattresses or alternating air mattresses. We have performed
pressure measurements which unambiguously show that the VENDLET systems do
not have a negative impact on the pressure-relieving properties of the mattresses.
To prevent interference with the function of alternating air mattresses, the turning
sheet must be sufficiently slackened before a client is left unattended in the bed.
At the same time, the velcro band on the slide sheet must not be fastened too tightly
around the steel frame under the mattress.
If the alternating air mattress is very thick (i.e. approx. 22 cm or more), the VENDLET
must be installed with height extensions.
We recommend that alternating air mattresses are firmly inflated before patient
handling as this brings higher comfort to the client during the process.
Incontinence
VENDLET can also be used for clients using incontinence sheets. The incontinence
sheet should have a minimum width of 125 cm so that it can follow the client’s move-
ments during turning. You should not use two
small incontinence sheets as the client in this
case will lie on a double edge, which increases
the risk of developing pressure ulcers.
The incontinence sheet must not be wrapped
around the bars, but instead must hang loosely
out over the bars.
Urine bag and drainage tube
If the client has a catheter or a drainage tube, it may be necessary to adjust the tubes,
etc. individually.
Placing the urine bag or drainage tube at the foot of the bed will often be an optimal
solution. Should this not be possible, however, you could use long tubes with a view
to hanging the urine bag or drainage bag on the outer surface of the VENDLET
system. In such cases, the bag should be placed on the bed frame by the footboard
and the tube routed between the footboard and the VENDLET bracket. Be careful to
avoid squeezing the tube.
