Etac IM92/195 User manual

Turning Mattress
Manual English
Version 2 · 2010

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Illustrations
Illustration 1

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Heading Page
1. General/Features.............................................4
2. Practicalhandling.............................................5
3. Handling/Materials/Cleaning ....................................6
4. Size/Combinations............................................7
Contents

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General
Features
Regular turning and positioning of immobile clients.
Thank you for choosing an Etac product.
To avoid accidents and injury when moving and handling
the products, read the manual carefully.
The person described as "the client" in this user manual is
the person who is lying or sitting on the product. The carer
or carers are the people who manoeuvre the product.
The products comply with the standards applicable for
Class 1 products in the European Council Directive MDD
93/42/EEC on medical devices.
This symbol appears alongside the text in
the manual. It draws the reader's attention
to points at which there may be a risk to the
health and safety of the client or carer.
At Etac we strive to improve our products all the time and
therefore we reserve the right to make changes to prod-
ucts without prior warning. All measurements given on
illustrations and similar material are for guidance only and
Etac cannot be held liable for errors and defects.
The information given in this manual, including recom-
mendations, combinations and sizing, does not apply to
special orders and modifications. If the customer makes
adjustments, repairs or combinations not predetermined
by Etac, the Etac CE certification and Etac warranty will
be voided. If in doubt, please contact Etac.
Warranty: Two-year warranty on material and manufac-
turing defects, provided that the product is used correctly.
For further information on the Etac transfer range, see
www.etac.com.
The product can be scrapped in accordance with national
regulations.
Washing
Handwash
Wipe off
Tumbledry
Iron
Do not dryclean
Do not bleach
Risk of sliding down
Never leave on the floor
Warning
Read the User Manual
Batch no./Lot no.
Max. weight
The product can be
scrapped in accordance
with national regulations
Manufacturer
Class 1 - European Council
Directive MDD 93/42/EEC
on medical devices

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Use
Positioning
To position the Turning Mattress: Position the Turning
Mattress in the bed with the cotton extension piece at the
head end.
A cover/sheet or absorbent sheet can also be fitted if
required.
Use
The carer grasps the sheet over the Turning Mattress using a
"flourbag grip" or an "axe grip". Then, with arms stretched
at the level of the client's shoulders and hips, with one foot
forward and using weight transference, the carer pulls the
client out to the edge of the bed:
The carer bends slightly at the knee and, with elbows close
into the body, straightens up, thus turning the client into the
side position (Illustration 1). Alternatively, a carer on the op-
posite side grasps the sheet and turns the client using weight
transference.
In connection with positioning the client's back can be
supported using a rolled Turning Mattress or a Positioning
Wedge.
When positioning is completed, the client can be returned to
lie on his/her back or pushed back to the middle of the bed.
Raising the head end
The head end of the Turning Mattress has a cotton fabric
extension which can be folded down behind the bed/under
the mattress when the head end is raised. This prevents the
client from sliding down.
At the same time, to achieve a comfortable seated position,
it will often be beneficial to position a rolled Turning
Mattress behind the client's knees.
Adjustment:
To smooth the Turning Mattress two carers pull diagonally
in each corner of the top part of the Turning Mattress and
in the waterproof cover.

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Use
Always check the product before use and after washing.
Never use a defective product. If the product shows signs
of wear-and-tear, it must be scrapped.
Read these instructions carefully.
It is important that carers receive instruction in manual
handling.
Etac offers advice and training for carers. For further infor-
mation, contact Etac.
Always use the correct manual handling techniques
Special features
Remember to use the client's resources.
There is a risk that the user may slide off. Never
leave the user alone on the edge of the bed.
Never leave the user on the glide system unless there is a
guard rail.
Never leave the Turning Mattress on the floor.
To ensure that the client feels safe and that every manual
handling is smooth, always plan the manual handling in
advance.
If in any doubt - please contact Etac.
Outer surface: 65% polyester/cotton (green).
Inner surface:
100% nylon.
The product should be checked regularly, preferably each
time it is used.
Check that seams and fabric are not damaged.
Never try to repair a product yourself. Never use
a defective product.
Washing instructions:
Do not use fabric softener.
Materials
Cleaning

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Combinations
Articles
Article no. Description Size (cm)
IM92/195 Turning Mattress, green W92 x L195
IM120/195 Turning Mattress, green W120 x L195
Article no. Description Size (cm)
IM9220PP Waterproof cover for IM92/195, PET/PU W92 x L195
IM12020PP Waterproof cover for IM120/195, PET/PU W120 x L195

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