Thomashilfen Thevo-Adapt User manual

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Dear client,
with Thevo-Adapt you have acquired an anti pressure sore system, which meets
the highest quality demands of home and hospital care. For Thevo-Adapt we have
used high-quality materials, which guarantee a long durability.
Before using Thevo-Adapt we recommend that you read this user manual carefully.
There are a lot of information and hints for an optimum prevention and treatment of
pressure sores.
If you have any questions or comments on Thevo-Adapt, please do not hesitate
to contact us:
Tel.-No.: [phone] or -68
Tip: On our website you have the possibility to watch some handlings described in this
manual. We will continually actualise them according to the suggestions of our clients.
http://www.thomashilfen.de
Our address:
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und Alltag
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Thomashilfen für Behinderte
GmbH & Co. Medico KG
Walkmühlenstrasse 1
D - 27432 Bremervörde
Tel.-No.: +49 - 4761 / 8860
www.thomashilfen.de
Fax: +49 - 4761 / 886 -69

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Contents
Development and components 03
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Active Side Element ..............................................................................................
Adaptor ................................................................................................................
FGF-lath ..............................................................................................................
Spring Wing ..........................................................................................................
Mattress fixation, fixation of the underframe ........................................................
Standard settings .................................................................................................
Setting recommendation for a body height of 185 - 200 cms. .............................
Setting recommendation for a body height of 170 - 184 cms.
Setting recommendation for a body height of 150 - 169 cms.
Care advice and conditions of guarantee .............................................................
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Thevo-Adapt has been developed for the prevention and treatment of pressure sores
up to grade III according to Seiler (Professor Walter O. Seiler, MD, Geriatric
Department, University Clinic, Cantonal Hospital, Basel, Switzerland; Professor Seiler
is very famous in Europe because of his specialisation in the treatment of pressure
sores). An interdisciplinary team of nursing and sleep scientists, engineers and clinical
nurses have dealt with the problem of pressure sores very carefully.The result is an
anti pressure sore system, which distinguishes mainly through its individual
adaptation to the respective patient and his clinical picture.
An individual adaptation is facilitated by:
24 Active Side Elements (ASE)
26 Adaptors
13 Flexible fibreglass laths (FGF-laths)
46 Spring Wings at a width of 90 cms. or rather
52 Spring Wings at a width of 100 cms.
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Prevention and treatment of pressure sores
Components
Active Side Element
Adaptor
FGF-lath
Spring Wing
Mattress fixation

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The Active Side Element does not only connect the single FGF-laths, but also
offers the possibility to integrate Thevo-Adapt into nearly every bed.
In difference to rigid under frames the head and foot adjustment can still be
carried out.
The Active Side Element
Adaptors
The Adaptors are situated in theActive Side Element (ASE). Through these Adaptors
the spring way of the FGF-lath can be restricted as required. Thus, through various
adjustments body parts at risk can be alleviated additionally. By taking the
Adaptors completely off, the highest possible alleviation is reached.
Adjustment of the Adaptors
In order to adjust the Adaptors you
have to grab under the mattress and
pull the FGF-lath slightly upwards.
Now you can turn the Adaptor to the
required direction or rather remove it
completely. Please ensure that the
Adaptor grips tight into the stabiliser
after every adjustment. Only in this
case an unintentional turning can be
avoided.

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These laths are made from a durable material by innovative glass fibre technology
(pultrusion). Beneath a long durability they ensure an optimum lying comfort, which
has a favourable effect on the convalescence of the patient.
Flexible fibreglass-lath (FGF-lath)
Spring Wings
3 or rather 4 Spring Wings situated on one FGF-lath adapt optimal to the body
contours of the patient. An anatomically correct body alignment is ensured and
sleep is influenced positively.
Each Spring Wing can be moved or removed in order to support the individual
preventive and therapeutic treatment in an optimum way.

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The Mattress fixations avoid the sliding of the mattress. The position of these fixations
can be changed, if required. Just press down the fixation on the FGF-lath and remove
the mattress holder. Now you can fix the mattress holder at the desired position on the
FGF-lath.
Mattress fixation
Fixation of the under frame onto the bed
With the 6 belts the under frame of Thevo-Adapt can be fixed safely onto the bed.
Just lay the belts around the tubular bed frame and pull the belts through the belt
buckle. (Attention: If you have a height adjustable bed, please fix the belts at the
lifting system.) Pull the belts tight. In order to release the belt, please open the belt
buckle and pull off the belt.

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At the delivery of Thevo-Adapt the Adaptors and FGF-laths are set as shown above.
In order to ensure an optimum prevention and treatment of pressure sores, you
should absolutely make an individual adjustment based on the height and weight
of the patient.
On the following pages we will show you 9 setting variants of which you shall choose
the right one for your patient. When adjusting the Thevo-Adapt please act step-by-step
from the head to the foot and compare your personal setting with the corresponding
picture in this manual. The adjustment of the Adaptors should be carried out as
described on page 4.
These recommendations are based on the results of our carefully checked experiences
and for that reason they shall be viewed as average values. Please keep in mind that
we can only give recommendations for the individual. The individual adjustment should
be discussed with the responsible doctor/therapist in terms of illness, clinical picture
etc. We recommend a regularly checking of the settings to ensure also the correct
treatment in the progressing therapy.
Standard setting at delivery

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Setting recommendation for a body height of 185 - 200 cms. 185-200 cms.
Light weight, light physique
Medium weight, normal physique
Heavy weight, strong physique
Setting recommendation for a body height of 170 - 184 cms. 170-184 cms.
Light weight, light physique
Medium weight, normal physique
Heavy weight, strong physique

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Setting recommendation for a body height of 150 - 169 cms. 150-169 cms.
Light weight, light physique
Medium weight, normal physique
Heavy weight, strong physique
Please note: If the person is smaller than 170 cms. the complete FGF-lath
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in the 6 Side Element has to be moved by 3 positions to the foot.

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In the standard setting the FGF-lath is situated in the 6 Side Element on the 1 th
position (see ill. 1). At a body height under 170 cms. this lath has to be moved to the 4
(see ill. 2) position of the Side Element. First you will have to take the Adaptor out off
the Side Element. Push the FGF-lath out off the stabiliser (the stabiliser is situated
under the FGF-lath in the Side Element). Now you can take the FGF-lath out off the
th
Side Element. Put the stabiliser in the 4 position of the Side Element and slide in the
FGF-lath. Put in the Adaptor again and turn it into the required position.
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Adjusting the FGF-lath
Stabiliser Adaptor
ill. 1 ill. 2
Tip:
You can find the setting procedures also in the internet at:
http://www.thomashilfen.de

Mattress:
Due to the zip the covers can be taken off very easily. They can be washed at 90° C
and are suitable for tumble dryers. All mattresses are autoclavable and therefore
suited for the reinstatement.
Under frame:
Simple cleaning: the system can be cleaned with non-corrosive detergent. Please
ensure that the system will be dried carefully after every cleaning.
The system can also be cleaned with disinfectant on alcohol basis.
Disinfection:
For the disinfection we recommend two methods accepted by the Robert-Koch-
Institute:
• the fractionated vacuum method (VDV-method) up to a max. temperature of 110° C. •
• the steam flow method up to a temperature of 110° C.
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Methods of disinfection and cleaning advises
Incontinence cover:
Washable up to 90° C
Suitable for tumble dryers
Breathable
Easily to be cleaned by wiping disinfection
Terry cotton cover:
Washable up to 90° C
Suitable for tumble dryers
Zipper on two sides
Information:
A thermal treatment over 110° C causes a premature ageing of the plastic parts and
should therefore be avoided. Please make sure when using chemical disinfectants that
they are suitable for plastic.
Referring to the previous practical use and several tests executed, we are not
knowledgeable of any problem in the use of this product.
Conditions of guarantee
Thomashilfen takes full responsibility for the quality of Thevo-Adapt. All materials as
well as the processing have been chosen under the highest production standards. All
systems have been tested very carefully before leaving the factory. Thomashilfen offers
you a guarantee of 24 months.
You should therefore keep all documents on Thevo-Adapt very careful. The guarantee
covers all claims on the basis of production or material failures. Excepted are wear or
tear caused by over or inappropriate use.