Etac Immedia E-Board Oval Manual De Usuario página 5

Practical handling
E-Board Oval S
Intended use
E-Board Oval S is used for moving back in a chair, small
repositioning or application of a sling.
Positioning + use
Positioning - moving back in chair:
E-Board Oval S is used in pairs. Place the boards under the user's
legs. Make the user move the weight from the leg/thigh where you
want to place the E-board Oval, slide the board under the seat.
(illustration 1) Repeat under the other leg.
Alternative place the board from behind – let the user lean forward
and place the E-Board Oval S under the seating bones.
Use:
Independent users can by leaning forward push or shuffle himself
backwards in the chair into a correct and comfortable position.
(Illustration 2) Partly Independent user can lean a bit forward and
the carer can push against the user's knees. Remove the boards
after repositioning. Rotate the boards to the side and pull slowly
away from the user.
Positioning - assessment/application of sling leg straps:
E-Board Oval S is used in pairs place the boards under the users
legs. Make the user move the weight from the leg/thigh where you
want to place the E-board Oval, slide the board under the thigh.
Use:
Place the leg strap between the 2 boards. (Illustration 3) Remove
the boards and repeat under the other leg.
Remove the board between the leg and the sling and before lifting.
In to bed:
If the user is sitting on the edge of the bed, place the E-board Oval S
under the thigh. Make the user move the weight from the leg/thigh
where you want to place the E-board Oval, slide the board under
the seat. Repeat under the other leg. (Illustration 4)
Use:
Independent users can by leaning forward push or shuffle himself
backwards in the bed.
Partly Independent user can lean a bit forward and the carer can
push against the user's knees.
To turn the user into bed, remove the board that is not the centre
of turning. Let the user use the low friction surface on the board to
rotate, remove the board when the user is lying in bed by pulling the
handle.
Repositioning:
Place the E-Boards Oval S under the pressure point.
Use:
Let the independent user slide on the boards.
Tips
Immedia Clove can be used together with the boards to make an
easy application.
Immedia CloverFoot can be placed under the user's feet to reduce
friction under the thighs.
E-Board Oval L
E-Board Oval L is used for transfers between beds, repositioning,
to applicate a sling in bed or sitting in a chair.
Positioning – moving bed to bed:
Tilt the user slightly to the side and place the 2 boards under the
pressure points – shoulder and back and hips and upper tights. If a
sheet/drawsheet is used, it is a good idea to position E-Board Oval
underneath the sheet. Press the E-Board Oval down in the mattress
and push – adjust the E-Board Oval so they are placed under the
pressure points.
Use:
By applying a little pressure to the shoulder and hip, the assistant
move the weight of the user on the boards. The other assistant
can now slowly pull the user to the other bed. If needed one or
two carers can support the head and feet. If using a sheet, the
assistant can pull in the sheet and move the user to the other bed.
(Illustration 5) E-board Oval can easily be removed by tilting the user
slightly and pull the boards out. The 2 horizontal surfaces must be
closed together, make sure the wheels are locked.
Applicate a sling horizontal positioning:
Applicate the 2 boards under the shoulders and upper back of the
user. Press the E-Board Oval down in the mattress and push under
the lower back rotate the board under the shoulder. Repeat on the
other side – adjust the E-Board Oval so they are placed under the
pressure points.
Alternative placed the pair of E-Board Oval L on top of each other,
Press the E-Board Oval down in the mattress and push under the lower
back so they are just visible on the other side of the user's lower back.
Rotate the boards under the shoulders.
Use:
Raise the head end approx. 30 degrees.
Pull the sling from the head end under the 2 boards and slide it in
the right positioning. Remove the boards and apply the leg straps
under the user's leg. (illustration 6)
Alternative: Pull the sling from the head end between the 2 boards
and slide it in the right positioning. Remove the board close to the
user and apply the leg straps under the user's leg.
Applicate a sling sitting positioning:
Applicate the pair E-Board Oval L between the user and the back of
the chair/wheelchair – either from the head and push down or from
the side and rotate. (Illustrate 7)
Use:
Place the sling between the 2 boards and slide it in the right
positioning. (illustration 8) Remove the board close to the user and
apply the leg straps under the user's leg.
Repositioning:
Place the E-Boards Oval L under the pressure point.
Use:
Let the user slide on the board either alone or with guidance or help
from a carer.
Immedia SatinSheet pillowcase is a useful accessory to use when
the user is moved from one bed to another.
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