Etac Multiglide Glove User manual

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Illustrations
Illustration 1 Illustration 2
Illustration 3

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

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General
Features
The Multiglide Glove is an effective low-friction aid for
use in minor manual handling, adjusting clients in lying or
seated position, moving clients higher up in the bed and
when checking pressure-relieving side pillows and mat-
tresses.
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
The Multiglide Glove is worn on the hand. The glove can
also be folded for use as a small glide sheet.
Use
The Multiglide Glove is an effective low-friction device
which can be used in minor manual handling and to adjust
the client's position.
The Multiglide Glove is worn on the hand. Glide the
Multiglide Glove carefully in under the client. By rolling the
weight over on the hand with the Multiglide Glove (the
"rocking the boat" principle), the carer can help the client
to move/adjust his/her position. As examples: adjusting the
hips, shoulder, and extremities (Illustration 1).
If the client needs to be moved higher up in the bed, two
carers (each wearing a Multiglide Glove on the hand closest
to the bed) slide the hand with the Multiglide Glove under
the client's shoulder blades. Then, standing with one foot
forward and using a Sling or One Man Sling under the
client's hips/rear, the carers can move the client higher up
(using only weight transference).
The Multiglide Glove can also be used when the carer
needs to test pressure-relieving side pillows and
mattresses (Illustration 3).

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Remember to use the client's resources
There is a risk that the client may slide down.
Never leave the client alone on the edge of
the bed.
Never leave the Multiglide Glove 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.
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
Multiglide Glove, waterproof nylon:
100% nylon with polyurethane coating.
The nylon fabric is anti-static.
Multiglide Glove, quilted:
Inner surface: 100% nylon.
Outer surface: 100% nylon.
Quilting: polyester.
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:
Can be wiped with disinfectant.
Do not use fabric softener.
Materials
Cleaning

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Articles
Article no. Description Size (cm)
IM35 Multiglide Gloves, waterproof nylon (pair) W20 x L50
IM8000701 Multiglide Glove, quilted (1 glove) W15 x L35