Instruction guide Liko HygieneVest, Teddy HygieneVest, Mod. 50
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1. Since the HygieneVest is not placed over the hips it is ideal for lifting to and from custom moulded seats and close fitting wheelchairs Liko HygieneVest in sizes XXS and XS are made of a Teddy bear patterned 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 patterned 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 combinations 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 tilting back For patients who have problems with spasticity try Model 55 A Caution triangles are used to warn of situations that demand extra care and attention In this document the person being lifted is referred to as the patient and the person helping them is referred to as the caregiver Liko HygieneVest A Before lifting remember the following The need for one or more caregivers must be determined T ri Laths from case to case IL L Head support e For safety and hygiene reasons use individual slings IS ag es 5 d0 e Product label e Plan the lift carefully to ensure that it is performed as safely i and conve2. A Draw the pants up as close to Position the leg supports under If needed place an incontinence the crotch as possible the thighs but outside the pants pad inside the pants before you Connect all loop straps see draw them over the hips Transfer page 2 Lift the patient and lower him her into the wheelchair Alternative 2 Leg supports inside pants outside This method is appropriate for patients with elastic pants a N A e Ne A Connect all loop straps see Pull the pants up over the hips Disconnect the strap loops page 2 Lift An incontinence and leg supports while the patient Carefully work the leg supports pad can be placed inside the is sitting in the sling Transfer the out of the pants and remove the crossed leg supports patient to the wheelchair HygieneVest Fitting instructions It is essential that the HygieneVest s width is correct in relation to the girth of the patient s upper body Distribution of pressure around the chest varies according to sling bar width Try different variations Selecting 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 a D C ae E J Too small The gap is too wide and the loop straps are Too large The metal D rings meet and the vest shorter than th
3. shorter position Suitable for patients most patients Loop Clips This practical 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 attach to the sling bar 2 ell Cee os e q K S Positioning the leg supports A How well the patient sits in the sling is determined by where you place the leg supports under the thighs For a patient with weak muscles place the leg supports as close to the crotch as possible so he she does not sink down in the sling lt a If the patient sinks down in the sling and is uncomfortable the leg supports should be placed closer to the crotch For patients with good muscle tone it may be better to place the leg supports closest to the knee Correct positioning of leg supports for most patients Helpful hints ae A If you have test fitted a HygieneVest on a relatively For some patients e g amputees it may be helpful slender patient according to the instructions on to pull the leg support loops inside the crossed loop page 4 but find the vest is still too loose try cros straps or through the metal D rings before attaching sing the loop straps once above the D rings as them to the sling bar This prevents the leg supports illustrated before attaching the loop straps to from sliding forward on the legs the sling bar Acces
4. e shoulder straps when suspended cannot be tightened enough with the loop straps Adjusting the loop straps The tension of the vest around the chest is determined by which loop you attach to the sling bar By test lifting using different loops together with the shoulder straps you can determine which position 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 tight 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 lifting Testing loop strap adjustments Stand behind the patient and hang the shoulder straps and loop straps on your thumbs Lift until the straps are fully suspended If properly adjusted the shoulder straps and loop straps will be equally taut Adjusting the leg supports Generally the leg supports are adjusted according to the height of the patient For a shorter person attach the leg supports inner loops to the sling bar This usually enables a more reclined sitting position Try different alternatives until you find the best one Helpful hint Instead of connecting the inner loop try knotting the leg support loops Gives an upright sitting Suitable for
5. ility for that combination Liko then refers to the responsible manufacturer s instruction guides and recommendations concerning usage maintenance cleaning checking and inspection of the combination in order to fulfil the EN ISO 10535 requirements C Medical technical Class product Liko HygieneVest has been tested by an accredited test institute and complies with all requirements for MDD Class products and the harmonized standard EN ISO 10535 Liko s products are constantly being updated and refined Liko reserve the right to change aspects of the products without prior notice Contact your local Liko representative for updated information and advice A Important Lifting and transferring a patient always involves a degree of risk Study the instruction guides for both lift systems and accessories carefully A complete understanding of the contents of instruction guides is essential Only trained personnel should use the equipment Make certain that the lift accessories are appropriate for the lift you are using and for the lifting situation Exercise caution and care when using lift equipment and accessories 1 Liko A D Company As a caregiver you are responsible for the patient s safety You must be well informed of the patient s condition and ability to manage the lifting situation Inspect the sling regularly especially after laundering Check carefully for wear and damage to seams fabric straps and stra
6. niently as possible Before lifting check that the lifting accessory hangs vertically a P and can move freely Label Individual markin ae e 13 Belongs to j Although Liko s sling bars are equipped with latches particular care must be taken Before the patient is lifted from Label Periodic inspection 1 2 3 4 Serial number 5 6 7 Si ki 2 5 7 Seaman the underlying surface but after the straps have been fully 8 Shoulder strap extended make sure the straps are properly hooked to the a l a 8 9 Metal D rings sling bar 1 10 Leg support e Never lift a patient higher above the underlying surface than 9 11 Lower edge is necessary for the lifting and transfer procedure F 12 Loop strap e Check to ensure that the patient is sitting securely in the sling D 13 Leg support loop before starting the transfer e e Never leave a patient unattended during a lifting situation H 12 e Make sure the wheels on the wheelchair bed gurney etc are locked during the lifting transfer operation e Always work ergonomically mod 55 Transfer from wheelchair to toilet Prepare to undress the patient by undoing buttons and zippers Place the vest around the patient with Draw the right loop strap through Position the leg supports under the product label facing out Put the the left D ring Draw the left loop the patient s thighs and cr
7. oss arms through the shoulder straps strap through the right D ring the leg support loops C N i J Connect the loop straps to the Connect the crossed leg support Finally connect the shoulder sling bar at the appropriate loop loops to the sling bar There are two straps to the sling bar see page 4 alternatives see page 4 A Important The HygieneVest is intended for sit to sit transfers If it is used for lifting from a horizontal position the shoulder straps will wear out faster The shoulder straps should always be connected last to the sling bar 2 a N XX A Carefully raise the lift Make sure the pressure is Pull the clothing down as far as possible and lower comfortably distributed around the upper body the patient to the toilet Disconnect the leg supports If not lower the sling and make the appropriate and lower the clothing further The vest section can adjustments See page 4 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 female patients Return transfer from toilet to wheelchair Described below are two ways of dressing the patient after a toilet visit The most appropriate alternative depends on the patient s condition and type of clothing Alternative 1 Leg supports outside the garments Appropriate for patients with non elastic pants Ne
8. p loops Never use damaged accessories When in doubt contact the manufacturer or supplier Copyright Liko AB 2010 09
9. ruta Liko HygieneVest Mod 50 55 1 Liko Teddy HygieneVest Mod 50 55 A TID Company Instruction Guide English 7EN160167 03 Mod 55 Product Description This instruction 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 lifting and transfer to and from the toilet In terms of function and safety the HygieneVest offers unique advantages and works well in compli cated problem situations where no other alternatives are appropriate The HygieneVest has an outer vest section that surrounds and firmly supports the upper body during lifting A generous opening around the seat leaves much of the lower body free for dressing and undressing during the actual lifting operation in connection with visits to the toilet Liko HygieneVest is the preferred choice of many patients because it enables a stable upright sitting posture HygieneVest can also be the best choice for severely functionally disabled amputees or those who have problems with spasticity best choice Mod 55 Even patients with limited torso stability and poor muscle tone can usually manage lifts with the HygieneVest and they find it secure and comfortable The HygieneVest is intended for sit to sit lifting The sitting posture is almost fully upright which facili tates lifts to the toilet and positioning in a wheelchair
10. sories Padded case Prod No 3666021 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 application Overview Liko HygieneVest Mod 50 55 Product Prod No Prod No Size Body weight Maximum load Teddy HygieneVest 3550812 3555812 XXS lt 20 kg lt 44 Ibs 200 kg 440 Ibs Teddy HygieneVest 3550813 3555813 XS 20 40 kg 44 88 Ibs 200 kg 440 Ibs Liko HygieneVest 3550113 XS 20 40 kg 44 88 Ibs 200 kg 440 Ibs Liko HygieneVest 3550114 3555114 S 30 60 kg 66 132 Ibs 200 kg 440 Ibs Liko HygieneVest 3550115 3555115 M 50 80 kg 110 176 Ibs 200 kg 440 Ibs Liko HygieneVest 3550116 3555116 L 70 100 kg 154 220 Ibs 200 kg 440 Ibs Liko HygieneVest 3550117 3555117 XL 90 130 kg 198 286 Ibs 300 kg 660 Ibs Liko HygieneVest 3550118 3555118 XXL 130 kg 286 Ibs 300 kg 660 Ibs Liko HygieneVest 3550119 XXXL 150 kg 330 Ibs 300 kg 660 Ibs 1 Indicated weights are just guidelines Deviations may occur 2 For retained maximum load lift accessories intended for the same load or more are required 3 Made to order Sling Care and Maintenance Laundering See the sling s product label Expected Life Time The product has an expected life time of 1 5 years during normal use Life time varies depending on fabric use frequency washing procedure and weight carried Periodic In
11. spection The product must be inspected at least once every 6 months More frequent inspections might be required if the products are used or washed more often than normal See Liko s protocol Periodic Inspection for the respective product Combinations Recommended combinations of Liko HygieneVest and Liko s sling bars Code 1 Recommended 2 Possible 3 Not advisable 4 Inappropriate 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 2 2 HygieneVest High Back XL 55 2 2 2 The above table summarizes the recommendations for each size Different sling bar sizes will result in different degrees of pressure around the chest Test various sizes until you find the most appropriate one Combinations with Liko HygieneVest and Cross bar Cross bar 450 670 or Side bars is not appropriate Other Combinations Combinations of accessories products other than those recommended by Liko can result in risks for the safety of the patient In those cases where another manufacturer recommends Liko s accessories products in combination with their or others accessories products and the combinations are not approved by Liko that manufacturer assumes the responsib
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