Permobil ROHO DRY FLOATATION Manual page 2

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ROHO FAQ's
How do I know if a ROHO is correctly inflated?
To check if a ROHO is correctly inflated, you need to perform a hand check
while the person is sitting on their ROHO cushion or lying on their ROHO
mattress section.
Please see overleaf for instructions on how to complete a hand check and
how to adjust the inflation. Please note a ROHO will appear flat when a
person is not sitting or lying on it, and that a mattress overlay may have up
to four ROHO sections – each section needs to be checked individually.
The ROHO keeps going flat – what should we do?
Firstly, check the valve(s) on the ROHO cushion – are they closed?
If the valve is closed (and is remaining closed during the day) the ROHO may
have a puncture. To confirm if the cushion has a puncture, you can over-
inflate the cushion then place it in a sink of water to see if bubbles float out
from the ROHO.
If the person has a puncture kit for their ROHO, it is possible to repair the
cushion or mattress section yourself, alternatively you can check where the
cushion came from (Enable funded, rental or DHB loan) to seek assistance.
What is the weight limit on a ROHO cushion or mattress overlay?
There is no weight limit on a ROHO cushion or mattress overlay, however
the cushion or mattress overlay does need to be the correct size for the
person.
When I inflate the cushion, all the air remains in one corner of the cushion –
why?
This cushion is likely to be a ROHO Quadtro Select cushion, this cushion has
an ISOFLO valve to limit air movement through the cushion. To inflate this
cushion, you need to make sure the green knob at the front of the cushion is
pushed in.
This cushion may need to be 'reset' for the person (which involves the valve
being closed off again), if the person is unsure how to do this, please contact
their Occupational Therapist for assistance.
The cushion and cover are soiled – can we wash them?
Yes. Please see the attached cleaning instructions or search Permobil New
Zealand on YouTube for the ROHO cleaning video.
What covers can we use on the ROHO cushion or mattress section?
For cushions, please use the cover provided only, if keeping the cover clean
is an issue, please request a second cover.
For mattress sections, please take care with bed linen used – ideally use a
sheet with some stretch or a loosely fitted sheet to allow the person to
immerse into the mattress section.
Use of incontinence sheets is to be avoided, if possible, as these may reduce
the pressure relieving qualities of the cushion or mattress section.
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