Summary of Contents for Sunrise Medical SYMMETRIKIT SYMMSLYDE
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Postural Care Positioning & Re-Positioning System Taking the strain out of patient handling Instructions for use...
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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Please familiarise yourself with this product BEFORE using it for the first time! Description Intended use: the Symmslyde is a postural care positioning and repositioning system to reduce the strain on carers and therapists during patient handling. To be used in conjunction with the Receptor Sheet &...
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Cleaning and caring for your Symmslyde Fitting Symmslyde Step 1 - Setting Up Receptor sheet Step 1 - Setting Up Receptor Sheet To keep your Symmslyde looking its best keep to the washing and care details below. 1. Fit the hook and loop receptor sheet to the mattress. Tighten the pull cord with a side to side action and fit the Receptor Sheet Wash at 75°C (165°F)
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Fitting Symmslyde Fitting Symmslyde Step 3 - Retaining Strap (if required) Step 4 - CoolOver® Top sheet Ensure the Airmantle is the correct way round. ‘Head’ label at top, blue markers at foot of bed. HEAD end Foot end Raise the head end of bed, and position the Airmantle as shown.
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Working with Symmslyde Turning with a Helper Remove any positioning brackets. Slide Sheet Function Working with the bed flat, position the user’s limbs to facilitate the turn, slide towards you and start the roll Make sure there are no positioning brackets in using the handles (in line with moving and handling guidelines).
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Turning with a Mobile Hoist Turning with a Mobile Hoist Attaching the Hoist - Stand opposite the hoist to prevent falling - Gently raise the hoist mast to initiate the LIFT and ROLL. - When the user is nearly in a side lying position, you can easily use the slide function to reposition your client - Remove any positioning elements and position client ready for the roll in the centre of the bed - Connect the hoist to the straps as shown above.
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Device Regulation (2017/745) . The Helping Hand Company Ltd Bromyard Road, Ledbury, HR8 1NS United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1531 635678 sales@HelpingHand.co.uk EU Authorised Representative: Sunrise Medical GmbH, Kahlbachring 2-4 69254 Malsch / HD, Germany regulatory@sunrisemedical.de Tel: +44 (0)1531 635388 sales@symmetrikit.com www.symmetrikit.com...
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