Permobil ROHO DRY FLOATATION Guide

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ROHO®DRY FLOATATION®Cushion Ination and Adjustment Guide
Inate and adjust the ROHO
cushion for a new individual
Check the ination level daily
by performing a hand check
Re-adjust the ination level only as
needed (typically every 3-4 months)
ROHO
®
Cushion Ination ROHO
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Cushion Adjustment Hand Check Results
1. Place the
ROHO
®cushion in the wheelchair with the
air cells facing up and the non-skid surface of the
cover facing down.
2. Slide the rubber nozzle of the hand pump over the
ination valve. Pinch the nozzle, turn to open the
ination valve and overinate the air cells.
3. When all of the air cells are overinated and the
cushion begins to arch slightly, pinch the rubber
nozzle of the hand pump and turn to close the
ination valve completely.
4. Remove the hand pump.
• If you can slightly move your ngertips: the cushion
is at the proper cushion ination setting (½” - 1” air
between the lowest bony prominence and the seat
surface) and no further adjustment required.
• If you can easily move your ngertips: there is too
much air between the lowest bony part prominence
and the seat surface. Open the ination valve and
slowly release air until you can barely move your
ngertips, then close the ination valve.
• If you cannot move your ngertips at all: there is too
little/no air between the lowest bony prominence
and the seat surface. Open the ination valve and
slowly add air until you can slightly move your
ngertips, then close the ination valve.
1. The individual should sit in
the chair in their usual
position. The cushion
should be centred beneath
the individual.
2. Perform a hand check:
a. Slide your hand between
the cushion and the
individual. Lift the leg
slightly and feel for the
lowest bony prominence
and then lower the leg to a
sitting position.
b. Open the ination valve to
remove air, keeping your
hand beneath the
individual’s lowest bony
prominence.
c. Release air until you can
slightly move your
ngertips. Close
the ination valve.
Propercushioninflationsetting
½”-1”(1.5cm-2.5cm)
½”-1”
After overinating the cushion, perform a hand check to
adjust to the proper cushion ination setting:
Pleaserefer totheOperation Manual forothersafetyinformation
regarding theROHO
®
cushion.
Open
Close
Hand
Pump
Ination Valve

ROHO Frequently Asked Questions How do I know if a ROHO is correctly inflated? To check if a ROHO is correctly inflated, you need to perform a hand check while the person is sitting on their ROHO
cushion or lying on their ROHO mattress section. Please see overleaf for instructions on how to complete a hand check and how to adjust the inflation. Please note a ROHO will appear flat when a person is not sitting or lying on it, and that a mattress overlay may have up to four ROHO sections – each section needs to be checked individually.
The ROHO keeps going flat – what should we do Firstly, check the valve(s) on the ROHO cushion – is this closed?
If the valve is closed (and is remaining closed during the day) the ROHO may have a puncture. To confirm if the cushion has a puncture you can over-inflate the cushion then place it in a sink of water – then check for bubbles.
If the person has a puncture kit for their ROHO it is possible to repair the cushion or mattress section yourself, alternatively
you can check where the cushion came from (Enable funded, rental or DHB loan) to seek assistance.
When I inflate the cushion, all the air remains in one corner of the cushion – what is going on?
This cushion is likely to be a ROHO Quadtro Select cushion, this cushion has an ISOFLO valve to limit air movement through
the cushion. To inflate this cushion, you need to make sure the green knob at the front of the cushion is pushed in
This cushion may need to be ‘reset’ for the person (which involves the valve being closed off again), if the person is unsure how to do this, please contact their Occupational Therapist for assistance. The cushion and cover are soiled – can we wash them? Yes! Please see the attached cleaning instructions or search YouTube for the ROHO video What covers can we use on the ROHO cushion or mattress section?
For cushions, please use the cover provided only, if keeping the cover clean is an issue, please request a second cover. For mattress sections, please take care with bed linen used – ideally use a sheet with some stretch or a loosely fitted sheet to allow the person to immerse into the mattress section. Use of incontinence sheets is to be avoided if possible, as these will reduce the pressure relieving qualities of the cushion or mattress section. What is the weight limit on a ROHO cushion or mattress overlay? There is no weight limit on a ROHO cushion or mattress overlay, however the cushion /mattress overlay does need to be the
correct size for the person. Can you use an electric blanket with aROHO? Yes – on a low setting and placed under the ROHO overlay. It is recommended that the inflation is checked (using a hand
check) if using an electric blanket as air expands when heated.