Hillrom Ultrafins Stirrups Instructions D'utilisation page 15

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Note: For Larger Patients, a padded armshield can be used to protect the wrist, hand
and arm
c. Positioning patient should be performed by two staff members. Support each
of the patient's legs by grasping the heel in one hand and the underside of the
knee with the other. Gently flex the knees and simultaneously transfer both legs
into the boots.
d. Ensure patient's heels are securely seated in the heels of the boots.
e. Observe following
regarding proper initial leg flexion:
When using low lithotomy, take care
•
not to hyperextend the leg while
achieving desired abduction.
When using medium or high lithotomy,
•
use minimal initial leg flexion and
abduction as both will increase as legs
are raised.
f. The ankle, knee and opposing shoulder
should be maintained in a relatively
straight-line during positioning.
that, for a typical patient, the thigh and
foot are abducted at approximately the
same angle.
g. To fine tune boot position and flexion, support boot heel with one hand and,
with the other, loosen boot-clamping mechanism roughly ¼ turn. Use both
hands to support and adjust boot to desired position. Tighten clamping
mechanism securely.
WARNING: Additional positioning devices should be used when using
the stirrup in Trendelenburg or reverse Trendelenburg.
Document Number: 80024545
Version: C
general guidelines
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Issue Date: 06 MAR 2020
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