biodex SUPPORTHARNESS DLX User manual

SUPPORTHARNESS DLX
Instructions for use - a Step-by-Step Guide
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“The Clinical Advantage”™
1-800-224-6339
Int’l 631-924-9000
www.biodex.com
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Instructions for use - a Step-by-Step Guide
1-800-224-6339
Int’l 631-924-9000
www.biodex.com
BIODEX
iMportant safetY inforMation
Read before usin harness
•Always read the manual before usin the harness.
•The harness should only be used under the direct supervision and assistance of a
qualified healthcare provider.
•The harness is not desi ned to be a fall arrest device but rather a fall prevention device.
Never allow slack in the line supportin the patient.
•This device should not be used anytime pressure around the abdomen, thi hs, roin or
shoulders is contraindicated.
•Never use the harness without checkin the comfort levels (both physical and
psycholo ical) of client frequently.
•The harness is not desi ned as passive liftin device. Use only with persons who can
participate actively in the therapeutic process and can bear a majority of their own wei ht
throu h their lower extremities once standin .
•The harness has a maximum load capacity of 300 lbs.
•Inspect all components of the harness on a re ular basis to ensure safety. Replace
harness at first si n of wear.
•Hand wash all components of the harness in a mild sanitizin deter ent and air dry.
HelpfUl Hints anD tips
• Practice manipulatin and adjustin the buckles and straps prior to usin it on a patient.
• Loosen all straps sufficiently prior to applyin harness especially the back straps on the
waist belt.
• Readjustment and ti htenin of the harness may be necessary as you work with the patient.
Harness configUration anD coMponents
D uble sh ulder
attachment p ints
Sh ulder straps
Single attachment
p int
R pe p cket
Waist belt
Pelvic supp rt
strap ( pti nal)

Basic Harness application
attacHing Harness to overHeaD sUpport
Dependin on patient support needs and the type of overhead system, the harness can be attached to either a sin le
point between the shoulders or to the two shoulder point attachments via a spreader bar. If usin a rope based system,
excess rope can be placed in the pocket in the back of the harness.
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1. Place harness n patient and
tighten waist belt buckles.
2. Adjust length f sh ulder straps by lifting up n the range webbing r pulling
d wn n black webbing as needed t pr perly p siti n waist belt ar und l wer
trunk and keep sh ulder pad in place.
D uble sh ulder p int attachments f r
use with spreader bar
Single p int attachment
R pe p cket

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Use of optional pelvic sUpport strap (pss)
The optional pelvic support strap (PSS) can be used when there is a concern for the harness ridin up on the patient’s
torso and when some body wei ht support is desired.
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1. Place the PSS behind the patient centering the
rubberized secti n f the strap under the patients
gluteal f ld.
2. Thread the PSS buckles thr ugh the range webbing
l ps n the fr nt f the harness s they can hang in
place with ut falling ut.
3. Attach the buckles ne at a time by
crisscr ssing them in fr nt f the
patient and attaching then t the
angled side buckles.
4. Use y ur ther hand t take up slack
in the webbing as y u tighten t
btain a snugger fit if needed.