Helping Hand Starlock Manual

Instructions for set up of the
Starlock cushion
MAIN VALVE
BLUE VALVE
BLUE BALL PUMP

Before you start please ensure the blue valve is in line with
the black pipe then press the button for approximately 10 secs
INITIAL SET-UP
1. Undo the main valve and pump air into the cushion using the pump provided,
continue until the cushion is over inflated. Approximately 25 pumps.
2. Transfer or sit your client onto the over inflated Starlock
3. Once comfortable place your hand under your client specifying their most
prominent area whilst seated. (Usually one of the IT’s)
4. Whilst in the position undo the main valve anti-clockwise and release air out of
the cushion until there is ¾ inch between your clients prominence and the base
of the cushion.
5. Close off valve- clockwise
Place hand in here
between client and
cushion

The Starlock can be personalised to suit the client in 2 key ways:
OPTION 1
If your client has a postural need or just requires stabilisation follow these next
5 steps
1. Position your client in the desired position
2.Pump the Blue ball pump between 12-15 times
3. Twist blue valve horizontally
4. If client ISN’T in a good position repeat steps 1-3 until desired result
achieved.
5. Once the desired position has been met, secure the Ball pump and
pipe into the black pouch at the front of the cushion.
YOUR CLIENT NOW HAS THE BENEFIT OF HIGH RISK PRESSURE REDUCTION
SUPPORTED WITH STABLE POSITIONING

OPTION 2
If your client has a Vulnerable Area that needs pressure taking off please follow
these next 6 steps:
1. Take pressure off the vulnerable area by rolling up one of the below:
Pillow Case, Tea Towel, Hanky, Tissue Paper
2. Place this between the clients vulnerable area and the cushion, this may
be quite sensitive but it will only take a few seconds
3. Pump the blue ball pump between 12-15 times
1. 4. Turn the blue valve horizontally across the pipe
5. Take out the object you used under the vulnerable area
6. Having removed all contact in the key
area and defalted pressure, store the ball
pump along with the pipe into the pouch
YOUR CLIENT NOW HAS THE BENEFIT OF HIGH RISK PRESSURE REDUCTION WITH
ADDED BENFIT OF NO PRESSURE ON THAT OPEN WOUND OR VULNERABLE AREA
If you have any queries please contact your Area Sales Manager
or Head office on [phone]