OAKWORKS ButterflyCushion User manual

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
OAKWORKS®
ButterflyCushion
™*

OAKWORKS®
ButterflyCushion
™
Instructions
The ButterflyCushion ™is designed to meet your positioning needs in a way that no other product can. The adjust-
ability afforded by the air system insures proper positioning and client comfort while the client is on it and without
repeated attempts at finding the right height for support. The two chamber design, with asymmetrical support
regions, offers a wide range of positioning options. The larger chamber can be inflated to a higher level than the
smaller section if needed. The smaller, more curved chamber, is designed to allow diaphramic breathing in prone
positions and more lateral support relative to the center of the pad. The deep cuts on the sides of the pads create a
perfect surface for support of the occiput for a gentle cervical stretch. The cushion can be placed inside a pillow case
when in use to keep it clean. Please experiment with it and find new ways to enhance your client comfort and the
effectiveness of your work. To achieve maximum comfort in many positions it is helpful to have two
Butterflycushions™supporting different parts of the body.
To Inflate:
It works in the same way as a blood pressure cuff. Make sure
the valves are closed by turning them clockwise until they
stop. Compress the bulb and release repeatedly. Do not cover
the intake valve at the end of the bulb. (See photo at right)
Valve
To Deflate:
Turn the valves counter-clockwise and the air will slowly
escape from the chambers, allowing you to drop the height
of either chamber to the best height. Just retighten the valve
by turning clockwise when the desired inflation level is reached.
For some clients, it is best to allow them to find the perfect fit.
Show them how to use the bulbs and valves first, before they
lie down. They can easily feel the effect of adding or subtracting
air from the two chambers. Also note that when you first start
inflating the cushion, no change may be noticed. The cushion
needs some air in it before it starts to offer support.
Air Bulb
CAUTION:
DO NOT over-inflate.
Support Options
B r e a st C om fo rt
The ButterflyCushion ™is designed to relieve the
pressure on breasts by gently lifting the client off
the table. The cushion should be positioned as
shown (Fig. 1), completely deflated at first. Slowly
inflate the larger section and then the smaller, doing
a little at a time until the client is comfortable.
(Fig. 2) It doesn’t take much to get results. Sometimes
allowing the client to adjust the pad is best.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

P e lv ic Suppo rt:
If you fold the ButterflyCushion ™in half
(Fig.3) you can locate it under the pelvis (Fig
4) to offer support. Start with the cushion
almost completely deflated and slowly pump
it up until your client is comfortable.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Lu mba r Supp o rt :
Lay the ButterflyCushion ™flat under the
client’s back, with the larger section in
the lumbar area and the smaller section
mid-back. (Fig. 5) As always, start with
the cushion almost completely empty.
Inflate the lumbar section first and inflate
the other section to create more support
for the middle back as the lumbar area
rises. Small amounts of inflation can
offer greater comfort for clients (Fig. 6),
higher inflation levels can create a stretch
in the lumbar area.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
C e r vi ca l Supp o rt :
The ButterflyCushion ™allows you to create just the right amount of cervical
flexion for maximum comfort when folded and placed under the neck as
shown. (Fig. 7)
Fig. 7
C e rv i ca l Suppo rt :
When folded as shown (Fig 8)
you can create a gentle stretch
as you support the client’s head.
The bladders are located on
either side of the neck (Fig 9);
this creates a gentle stretch that
can also be applied asymmetrically
by pumping one side up more
than the other.
Fig. 8
Fig. 9

Support Options
Th or ac ic Su pp or t
(cont.)
The ButterflyCushion™can be used in the thoracic
region (Fig. 10) to create a mild stretch or relieve
pressure on the spine. It can also be pumped up more on
one side than the other to support people with sco-
liosis, and access to the upper spine is improved by
lifting the client off the table.
Fig. 10
B ack S uppo rt :
The ButterflyCushion ™can be turned 90º from the
position shown in Fig. 10 above and moved anywhere
along the spine (Fig. 11). In this way, different areas of
the spine can be lifted to varying degrees. With the
larger section located under the shoulders, it is possible
lift the shoulder far enough off the table to allow a
greater range of motion than would be possible on a table
alone (Fig. 12) The smaller chamber should be inflated
also to offer support in the adjacent area.
to
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
R e pla ce able Part s:
If any part on the ButterflyCushion™ fails, it can easily be replaced in the field.
Just identify the part (Fig. 13) and call Customer Service at 800-558-8850.
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A) Air Bulb & Tube (pn 2335)
B) Connector (PN 2562)
C) Bladder (PN 1871)
D) Cover (PN 4071-03E)
C
B
D
A
Fig. 13
Cl ea ni ng & W a r r a nt y
OAKWORKS®, Inc.
923 East Wellspring Rd.
New Freedom, PA 17349
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www.oakworks.com
We recommend cleaning your cushion with a mild detergent to protect it
against oil stains and dirt which will cause cracking and permanent stains
over time. Household products you can use include a 4:1 diluted solution of
409® cleaner, Fantastik® or any non-abrasive with a non-alcohol content.
The ButterflyCushion ™is warranted against defects in materials or
craftsmanship for 1 year.
* ButterflyCushion™ Patent: U.S. 7,048,703
CA 2,414,864
Part no. MMINML6490
rev.02.25.09