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SECTION 08:
PRECAUTIONS AND
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Precautions
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Fixed spinal deformities such as
scoliosis or kyphosis
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Severe muscle contractures
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Severe muscular or skeletal
asymmetry including hip dislocation
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Progressive and muscle wasting
conditions
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High risk or recent history of bone
fractures
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High risk of pressure related injury or
open sores
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Strong, uncontrolled movement
patterns
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Poorly controlled seizure activity
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Children dependent on the use
of percutaneous endoscopic
gastrostomy
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Medical instability including
compromised respiratory or
cardiovascular function
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Dependant on 3rd party life-
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sustaining apparatus such as oxygen
tanks
•
Significant learning disabilities and/
or behavioural issues
Contraindications
There are no contraindications
associated with the Leckey Seating
product family.
All precautions and contraindications are
taken at the discretion of the prescribing
clinician. Leckey recommends a trained
and experienced clinician to be present
during the initial assessment, set up,
configurations and re-issues in order to
minimise risk.
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