Hillrom Liko HygieneVest 50 Manual

This instrucon guide is valid for Liko HygieneVest and
Teddy HygieneVest, but in the following text we will only
use the name Liko HygieneVest.
Liko HygieneVest is designed for safe liing and transfer to
and from the toilet.
In terms of funcon and safety, the HygieneVest oers
unique advantages and works well in complicated
problem situaons where no other alternaves are
appropriate. The HygieneVest has an outer vest secon
that surrounds and rmly supports the upper body during
liing. A generous opening around the seat leaves much
of the lower body free for dressing and undressing during
the actual liing operaon in connecon with visits to the
toilet.
Liko HygieneVest is the preferred choice of many paents
because it enables a stable, upright sing posture.
HygieneVest can also be the best choice for severely
funconally disabled amputees or those who have
problems with spascity (best choice, Mod. 55).
Even paents with limited torso stability and poor muscle
tone can usually manage lis with the HygieneVest, and
they nd it secure and comfortable.
The HygieneVest is intended for sit-to-sit liing.
The sing posture is almost fully upright, which facilitates
lis to the toilet and posioning in a wheelchair.
Since the HygieneVest is not placed over the hips, it is
ideal for liing to and from custom-moulded seats and
close-ng wheelchairs.
Liko HygieneVest in sizes XXS and XS are made of a Teddy
bear paerned polyester fabric and this is why these
slings are called Teddy HygieneVest. In these sizes, the
leg supports are reinforced and padded with a teddy
bear paerned polyester fabric. Slings in sizes S to XXXL
are made of green polyester and the leg supports are
reinforced and padded with a curduroy fabric.
These material combinaons apply to the same sizes in
model 55.
Liko HygieneVest HighBack, Mod 55/
Teddy HygieneVest HighBack, Mod. 55
Liko HygieneVest with HighBack is the right choice for
those who need support to prevent the head from lng
back. For paents who have problems with spascity, try
Model 55.
Mod. 50 Mod. 55
Product Descripon
is a warning triangle used for situaons which require extra care and aenon.
In this document, the person being lied is referred to as the ”paent” and the person helping them is referred to
as the ”caregiver”.
Before using lis and liing accessories, read the instrucons for both the sling and the li that will be used.
Instrucon guides can be downloaded, free of charge, at www.liko.com.
Liko™ HygieneVest, Mod. 50, 55
Teddy HygieneVest, Mod. 50, 55
Instrucon Guide
7EN160167 Rev. 6
ENGLISH

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Table of Contents
Denions .................................................................................................................................................. 3
How to Aach a Sling to Dierent Sling Bars .............................................................................................. 4
How to Aach a HygieneVest to a Twin Bar ................................................................................................ 5
Transfer from Wheelchair to Toilet .............................................................................................................. 6
Return Transfer from Toilet to Wheelchair ................................................................................................. 7
Fing instrucons .................................................................................................................................... 8-9
Accessories .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Overview, Liko HygieneVest, Mod. 50, 55 .............................................................................................. 9-10
Care and Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 10
Recommended Combinaons ................................................................................................................... 10

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Before liing, remember the following!
• The need for one or more caregivers must be determined from case to case.
• For safety and hygiene reasons, use individual slings.
• Plan the li carefully to ensure that it is performed as safely and conveniently as possible.
• Before liing, check that the liing accessory hangs vercally and can move freely.
• Although Liko’s sling bars are equipped with latches, parcular care must be taken. Before the paent is lied from the
underlying surface, but aer the straps have been fully extended, make sure the straps are properly hooked to the sling
bar.
• Never li a paent higher above the underlying surface than is necessary for the liing and transfer procedure.
• Check to ensure that the paent is sing securely in the sling before starng the transfer.
• Never leave a paent unaended during a liing situaon.
• Make sure the wheels on the wheelchair, bed, gurney, etc. are locked during the liing/transfer operaon.
• Always work ergonomically.
1. Laths
2. Head support
3. Product label
4. Serial number
5. Label: Periodic inspecon
6. Label: Individual marking (Belongs to)
7. Size marking
8. Shoulder strap
9. Metal D-rings
10. Leg support
11. Lower edge
12. Loop strap
13. Leg support loop
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Sling bar Sling loops to sling bar hooks Correct
SlingGuard™
Universal
SlingGuard™ Twin
Universal Twin
Wrong!
How to Aach a Sling to Dierent Sling Bars

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How to Aach a HygieneVest to a Twin Bar
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2. 3.
Shoulder strap
Leg support loop
Loop strap
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Transfer from Wheelchair to Toilet
Place the vest around the paent, with
the product label facing out. Put the arms
through the shoulder straps.
Draw the right loop strap through the
le D-ring. Draw the le loop strap
through the right D-ring.
Posion the leg supports under the
paent’s thighs and cross the leg
support loops.
Connect the loop straps to the sling
bar at the appropriate loop; see
page 8.
Finally, connect the shoulder straps to the
sling bar. See page 4-5 for instrucons on
how to aach the sling loops to dierent
sling bars.
Connect the crossed leg support
loops to the sling bar. There are
two alternaves, see page 8.
Prepare to undress the paent by undoing buons and zippers.
Important!
The HygieneVest is intended for sit-to-sit transfers. If it is used for liing from a horizontal posion, the shoulder straps
will wear out faster. The shoulder straps should always be connected last to the sling bar.
Carefully raise the li. Make sure the pressure is
comfortably distributed around the upper body.
If not, lower the sling and make the appropriate
adjustments. See page 8.
Pull the clothing down as far as possible and lower the
paent to the toilet. Disconnect the leg supports and
lower the clothing further. The vest secon can remain
around the upper body for support.
In some cases, it may be easiest to leave the leg supports
connected during visits to the toilet (applies mainly to
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Described below are two ways of dressing the paent aer a toilet visit. The most appropriate alternave depends on the
paent’s condion and type of clothing.
Draw the pants up as close to the
crotch as possible.
Posion the leg supports under the
thighs but outside the pants. Connect
all loop straps (see page 6). Li.
If needed, place an inconnence pad
inside the pants before you draw them
over the hips. Transfer the paent and
lower him/her into the wheelchair.
Connect all loop straps (see page 6).
Li. An inconnence pad can be
placed inside the crossed leg supports.
Pull the pants up over the hips
and leg supports while the paent
is sing in the sling. Transfer the
paent to the wheelchair.
Disconnect the strap loops. Carefully
work the leg supports out of the pants
and remove the HygieneVest.
Alternave 1: Leg supports outside the garments. Appropriate for paents with non-elasc pants.
Alternave 2: Leg supports inside – pants outside. This method is appropriate for paents with elasc pants.
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Adjusng the loop straps
The tension of the vest around the chest is determined by which loop you aach to the sling bar. By test liing using
dierent loops together with the shoulder straps, you can determine which posion gives the right degree of tension.
If the vest slides up - try an inner loop or a smaller sized vest.
If the vest is too ght around the chest - try an outer loop or a larger sized vest.
For a slender person, you would need to use an inner loop and for a heavier person, you would need to use an outer loop if
both were using the same size of vest.
When loop straps are properly adjusted, the shoulder straps and loop straps are equally taut during liing.
Tesng loop strap adjustments
Stand behind the paent and hang the shoulder straps
and loop straps on your thumbs. Li unl the straps are
fully suspended. If properly adjusted, the shoulder straps
and loop straps will be equally taut.
Too small. The gap is too wide and the loop straps are
shorter than the shoulder straps when suspended.
Too large. The metal D-rings meet and the vest cannot be
ghtened enough with the loop straps.
Adjusng the leg supports
Generally, the leg supports are adjusted according to the
height of the paent. For a shorter person, aach the leg
supports’ inner loops to the sling bar. This usually enables
a more reclined sing posion.
Try dierent alternaves unl you nd the best one.
Helpful hint: Instead of connecng the inner loop,
try knong the leg support loops.
Gives an upright sing posion.
Suitable for
most paents.
Suitable for shorter
paents.
Selecng the right size
Check the size of the gap between the front edges of the vest when it is closed. The gap varies depending on the size of the
vest, but it should be between 5 and 30 cm (2-12 inch.). The larger the size, the wider the gap can be.
It is essenal that the HygieneVest width is correct in relaon to the girth of the paent’s upper body. Distribuon of
pressure around the chest varies according to sling bar width. Try dierent variaons.
Loop Clips
This praccal accessory is used to mark the loops that have
been tried out for a certain person.
It makes it easier for the caregivers to choose the right
loop to aach to the sling bar.
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Correct posioning of leg supports
for most paents.
For paents with good muscle tone,
it may be beer to place the leg
supports closest to the knee.
If the paent sinks down in the
sling and is uncomfortable, the leg
supports should be placed closer to
the crotch.
Posioning the leg supports
Padded case Prod. No. 3666021
If you have test ed a HygieneVest on a relavely
slender paent according to the instrucons on page 8,
but nd the vest is sll too loose, try crossing the loop
straps once (above the D-rings), as illustrated, before
aaching the loop straps to the sling bar.
For some paents, e.g. amputees, it may be helpful to
pull the leg support loops inside the crossed loop straps,
or through the metal D-rings, before aaching them to
the sling bar. This prevents the leg supports from sliding
forward on the legs.
Helpful hints:
How well the paent sits in the sling is determined by where you place the leg supports under the thighs.
For a paent with weak muscles, place the leg supports as close to the crotch as possible so he/she does not sink down in
the sling.
Padded cases are available as an accessory to help relieve
pressure on the front shoulder straps.
Padded cases are equipped with a velcro strip along one
side for easy applicaon.
Accessories
Teddy HygieneVest 3550812 3555812 XXS < 20 kg (< 44 lbs.) 200 kg (440 Ibs.)
Teddy HygieneVest 3550813 3555813 XS 20-40 kg (44-88 lbs.) 200 kg (440 Ibs.)
Liko HygieneVest 3550113 XS 20-40 kg (44-88 lbs.) 200 kg (440 Ibs.)
Liko HygieneVest 3550114 3555114 S 30-60 kg (66-132 lbs.) 200 kg (440 Ibs.)
Liko HygieneVest 3550115 3555115 M 50-80 kg (110-176 lbs.) 200 kg (440 Ibs.)
Liko HygieneVest 3550116 3555116 L 70-100 kg (154-220 lbs.) 200 kg (440 Ibs.)
Liko HygieneVest 3550117 3555117 XL 90-130 kg (198-286 lbs.) 300 kg (660 Ibs.)
Liko HygieneVest 3550118 XXL 130- kg (286- lbs.) 300 kg (660 Ibs.)
Liko HygieneVest 3550119 XXXL 150- kg (330- lbs.) 300 kg (660 Ibs.)
¹ Indicated weights are just guidelines. Deviaons may occur.
² For retained maximum load, li/accessories intended for the same load or more are required.
Product Prod. No. Prod. No. Size Body weight¹ Maximum load²
Overview, Liko HygieneVest, Mod. 50, 55

Laundering: Please see the sling’s product label and the aached appendix ”Care and Maintenance of Liko Slings”
Medical technical Class I product
© Copyright Liko R&D AB 2016
Code:
1 Recommended
2 Possible
3 Not advisable
4 Inappropriate
Liko HygieneVest complies with the harmonized standard ISO10535:2006.
The management system for both manufacturing and development of the product is cered in accordance with ISO9001 and its equivalent
for the medical device industry, ISO13485. The management system is also cered in accordance with the environmental standard ISO14001.
PATENT www.hill-rom.com/patents
May be covered by one or more patents. See above Internet address.
The Hill-Rom companies are the proprietors of European, US, and other patents and pending patent applicaons.
Liko's products are constantly being updated and rened. Liko reserve the right to change aspects of the products without prior noce.
Contact your local Hill-Rom representave for updated informaon and advice.
Important!
Liing and transferring a paent always involves a degree of risk.
Study the instrucon guides for both li systems and accessories
carefully. A complete understanding of the contents of instrucon
guides is essenal. Only trained personnel should use the
equipment.
Make certain that the li accessories are appropriate for the li
you are using and for the liing situaon. Exercise cauon and care
when using li equipment and accessories.
As a caregiver, you are responsible for the paent’s safety. You
must be well informed of the paent’s condion and ability to
manage the liing situaon.
Inspect the sling regularly, especially aer laundering. Check
carefully for wear and damage to seams, fabric, straps and strap
loops. Never use damaged accessories! When in doubt, contact
the manufacturer or supplier.
Slim 350
Wide 670
Recommended combinaons of Liko™ HygieneVest
and Liko’s sling bars:
Twin bars 670²
Expected Life Time
The product has an expected life me of 1-5 years during normal use. Life me varies depending on fabric, use frequency, washing
procedure, and weight carried.
Periodic Inspecon
The product must be inspected at least once every 6 months. More frequent inspecons might be required if the products are used or
washed more oen than normal. See Liko’s protocol Periodic Inspecon for the respecve product.
Care and Maintenance
Recommended Combinaons
Combinaons of accessories/products other than those recommended by Liko can result in risks for the safety of the paent.
Other Combinaons
Mini 220
Universal 350
Sling bar 450¹
1 1 1 1 3 4 4
1 1 1 1 3 4 4
1 1 1 1 3 4 4
2 1 1 1 3 2 2
2 1 1 1 3 2 2
3 2 2 1 2 2 2
4 2 2 1 2 1 1
4 3 3 1 2 1 1
2 1 1 1 3 4 4
2 1 1 1 3 3 3
2 1 1 1 2 3 3
Teddy HygieneVest, XXS 50, 55
HygieneVest/Teddy HygieneVest, XS 50, 55
HygieneVest, S 50, 55
HygieneVest, M 50
HygieneVest, L 50
HygieneVest, XL 50
HygieneVest, XXL 50
HygieneVest, XXXL 50
HygieneVest High Back, M 55
HygieneVest High Back, L 55
HygieneVest High Back, XL 55
Universal 600
¹ Sling bar 450 relates to Universal SlingBar 450 Prod. No. 3156075, 3156085, and 3156095, SlingBar Standard 450 Prod. No. 3156001, 3156003,
3156007, and 3156016, and also SlingGuard 450 Prod. No. 3308020 and 3308520 .
² Twin bars 670 relates to Universal TwinBar 670 Prod. No 3156077, and 3156087, and also SlingGuard 670 Twin Prod. No. 3308040 and 3308540.
The above table summarizes the recommendaons for each size. Dierent sling bar sizes will result in dierent
degrees of pressure around the chest. Test various sizes unl you nd the most appropriate one.
Combinaons with Liko HygieneVest and Cross-bar, Cross-bar 450/670 or Side bars is not appropriate.
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