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Instructions for Use – HoverMatt® SPU Split-Leg
LITHOTOMY POSITION
1. Separate the legs into two individual sections by disconnecting the
snaps.
2. Position each section on the table with the patient's legs.
LATERAL TRANSFER
1. Ensure all snaps located at the center leg and foot sections are
connected.
2. Patient should preferably be in supine position.
3. Place the HoverMatt SPU Split-Leg underneath the patient using a
log-rolling technique and secure patient strap loosely.
4. Plug HoverTech Air Supply power cord into an electrical outlet.
5. Insert hose nozzle into either of the two intake valves located at the
footend of the HoverMatt SPU Split-Leg, and snap into place.
6. Ensure that transfer surfaces are as close as possible and lock all
wheels.
7. If possible, transfer from a higher surface to a lower surface.
8. Turn on HoverTech Air Supply.
9. Push HoverMatt SPU Split-Leg at an angle, either headfirst or feetfirst.
Once half way across, opposite caregiver should grasp closest handles
and pull to desired location.
10. Ensure patient is centered on receiving equipment prior to deflation.
11. Turn off HoverTech Air Supply and raise bed/stretcher rails.
Unbuckle patient strap.
12. When the HoverMatt SPU Split-Leg is deflated, position each leg
section as appropriate.
Instructions for Use – HoverMatt® Half-Matt* and HoverMatt® SPU Half-Matt
1. Patient should preferably be in a supine position.
2. Place HoverMatt Half-Matt underneath patient using a log-rolling
technique and secure patient strap loosely.
3. Plug the HoverTech Air Supply power cord into an electrical outlet.
4. Insert hose nozzle into either of two intake valves at foot end of
HoverMatt and snap into place.
5. Ensure that transfer surfaces are as close as possible and lock all
wheels.
6. If possible, transfer from a higher surface to a lower surface.
7. Turn on HoverTech Air Supply.
8. Push HoverMatt Half-Matt at an angle, either headfirst or feetfirst.
Once half way across, opposite caregiver should grasp closest handles
and pull to desired location. Ensure caregiver at footend guides
patient's feet during the transfer.
9. Ensure patient is centered on receiving equipment prior to deflation.
10. Turn off HoverTech Air Supply and raise the bed/stretcher rails.
Unbuckle patient strap.
PRECAUTION: USE A MINIMUM OF THREE CAREGIVERS DURING
AIR-ASSISTED LATERAL PATIENT TRANSFERS WHEN USING THE
HOVERMATT HALF-MATT AND HOVERMATT SPU HALF-MATT.
*Reusable.
User Manual
HMManual, Rev. M
Patient Strap (1)
Snaps (2)
Intake valves (2)
Patient Strap (1)
Intake valves (2)
Transfer
Handles (6)
Transfer
Handles (4)
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