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T-BurgManual, Rev.A
T-Burg
™
User Manual
Intended Use and Precautions
INTENDED USE
The HoverMatt® T-Burg™ is intended for all surgical procedures where a
patient may be placed in Trendelenburg (or Reverse Trendelenburg) up to
30 degrees, including with use of robotics. Patient transfer / repositioning
/ boosting can be facilitated before and / or after the procedure where the
patient’s weight might place staff at risk for injury. The HoverMatt T-Burg is
designed to securely hold a patient in varying degrees of Trendelenburg,
up to 30 degrees.
The HoverTech Air Supply inflates the HoverMatt T-Burg to cushion and
cradle the patient, while air simultaneously escapes from the holes on the
underside, reducing the force needed to transfer and move a patient by
80-90% to a stretcher or hospital bed. This can ease the patient transfer
from pre-op to the O.R. Table, and following the procedure from the O.R.
Table to PACU.
The HoverMatt T-Burg is a highly breathable, open cell design that
supports an ideal microclimate allowing the Mat to stay under a patient
following surgery. It is recommended that the HoverCover™ Disposable
Absorbent Cover (or equivalent) be placed under the patient after surgery
if the Mat is soiled.
INDICATIONS
• Patients who will be put into the Trendelenburg (or Reverse
Trendelenburg) position with or without Lithotomy or Tilt.
• Patients who are unable to assist in lateral transfer, repositioning and /
or boosting.
• Patients whose weight or girth poses a potential health risk for the
caregiver(s) responsible for repositioning and/or laterally transferring
said patient.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Patients over 400 lbs (182 kgs). Patients that have unstable thoracic,
cervical or lumbar fractures should not use the HoverMatt T-Burg
unless a clinical decision has been made by your facility.
INTENDED CARE SETTINGS
• Hospitals and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC)
PRECAUTIONS – TRENDELENBURG
(REVERSE) POSITION (WITH OR WITHOUT TILT)
• Caregivers must verify that all connecting straps are tightly connected
to the O.R. table to ensure the HoldFast™ Strip is in contact with the
O.R. Table.
• Attach patient safety (body) straps across the patient.
WARNING:
Do not exceed a 30° angle.
IMPORTANT:
THE PATIENT’S SKIN MUST MAKE DIRECT CONTACT WITH
THE HOLDFAST™ SURFACE.
PRECAUTIONS – O.R. TO PACU TRANSFERS
• Caregivers must verify that all caster brakes have been engaged prior
to transfer.
• Use a minimum of three caregivers during air-assisted lateral patient
transfers.
• Never leave the patient unattended when the device is inflated.
• Use this product only for its intended purposes, as described in this
manual.
• Only use attachments and/or accessories that are authorized by
HoverTech International.
• When transferring to a low air loss bed, set the bed mattress air flow to
the highest level for a firm transfer surface.
• Never attempt to transfer a patient on an uninflated HoverMatt T-Burg.
WARNING:
Prior to moving a patient into a Trendelenburg (or Reverse
Trendelenburg) position, ensure (i) that the Mat is deflated and (ii) the
Mat is secured to the O.R. Table per instructions on pg.4, and (iii) that the
patient is secured to the Mat and O.R. Table itself per hospital guidelines
and (iv) ensure that instructions are followed and in accordance with
hospital knowledge, practices and guidelines for placing patients safely in
Trendelenburg.
PRECAUTIONS – AIR SUPPLY
• Not for use in the presence of flammable anesthetics or in a hyperbaric
chamber or oxygen tent.
• Route the power cord in a manner to ensure freedom from hazard.
• Avoid blocking the air intakes of the HT-Air® Air Supply.
• When using the HoverMatt T-Burg in an MRI environment, a 25 ft.
specialty MRI hose is required (purchased separately).
CAUTION:
Avoid electric shock. Do not open Air Supply container.
WARNING:
Reference your Air Supply’s product-specific user manual for
operating instructions.
Symbol Reference
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
TO MEDICAL DEVICE DIRECTIVE
Air Hose Port
(1 per side)
