Multiglide/Spilerglide
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1. Multiglide Spilerglide cetac Manual English Un C 2 Sn Un Illustration 3 Illustration 2 Illustration 1 Illustration 6 Illustration 5 Illustration 4 Illustration 9 Illustration 8 Illustration 7 wi e c vw 4 N Heading General Features Contents Riddle Handling Materials Cleaning su een ee Size COMPbINa0 liti General Thank you for choosing an Etac product To avoid accidents and injury when moving and handling the products read the manual carefully The person described as the client in this user manual is the person who is lying or sitting on the product The carer or carers are the people who manoeuvre the product N This symbol appears alongside the text in the manual It draws the reader s attention to points at which there may be a risk to the health and safety of the client or carer The products comply with the standards applicable for Class 1 products in theEuropean Council Directive MDD 93 42 EEC on medical devices At Etac we strive to improve our products all the time and therefore we reserve the right to make changes to prod ucts without prior warning All measurements given on illustrations and similar material are for guidance only and Etac cannot be held liable for errors and defects The information given in this manual including recom mendations combinations and sizing does not apply to special ord2. ers and modifications If the customer makes adjustments repairs or combinations not predetermined by Etac the Etac CE certification and Etac warranty will be voided If in doubt please contact Etac Warranty Two year warranty on material and manufac turing detects provided that the product is used correctly For further information on the Etac transfer range see www etac com The product can be scrapped in accordance with national regulations Washing A Iron AN Never leave on the floor 200 o Max weight g Ibs mt The product can be tW Handwash Do not dryclean N Warning m si accordance 4 u with national regulations wl Wipe off P s Do not bleach ji Read the User Manual m Manufacturer Tumbledry AX Risk of sliding down LOT Batch no Lot no C c yo un Sr Ld on medical devices Features The Multiglide can be used anywhere where it is benefi cial to reduce friction at pressure points during manual handling Turning clients in bed pulling them higher up in the bed getting in and out of bed etc Use Positioning Multiglide can be positioned under pressure points where the client clings to the underlying surface Use Positioning Multiglide for turning Fold the Multiglide roll the client slightly to one side and push the Multiglide in under the client s body see Illustration 1 Turning the client will be easier if a draw sheet is used see Illustration 2 On the opposite side the Multi
3. glide can be folded out completely If the client only needs to be turned into the side position the Multiglide can be positioned just under one hip The Multiglide can also be positioned under the client s thigh with the folded edge uppermost i e facing the client Unfold the Multiglide one wing at a time The client can now either be moved turned as required Alternative method 1 Fold the Multiglide lightly Carer A grasps the sheet on Carer B s side of the bed and rolls the client gently The Multiglide is pushed in under the heavy pressure points most often shoulders and hips Then the client is rolled back onto his her back If neces sary Carer B can roll the client as described above Carer A smoothes the Multiglide see illustration 2 Turning with assistance from 1 or 2 carers The cli ent can also be turned in this way one of the carers stands with one foot forward and grasps the sheet using a flourbag grip or an axe grip Then with arms stretched at the level of the client s shoulders and hips and using weight transference the carer pulls the client to the edge of the bed see llustration 3 The carer bends slightly at the knee grasps the sheet holding his her el bows close into the body As the carer straightens up the client turns into the side position If necessary the carer on the opposite side can help by pushing on the draw sheet and the Multiglide and supporting the client when he she reaches the side po
4. ng The product should be checked regularly preferably each time it is used and especially after wash Check that there is no damage to seams or fabric N Never try to repair a product yourself Never use a defective product Washing instructions Do not use fabric softener as this will reduce the glide effect OAZ A d Cete tides IM0080 Multiglide Spilerglide fabric black strap W72 x L100 IM2245 Multiglide Spilerglide fabric on a roll W150 x L1000 Etac Sverige AB Box 203 334 24 Anderstorp Sweden Tel 46 371 58 73 00 Fax 46 371 58 73 90 info etac se www etac se Etac AB export Box 203 334 24 Anderstorp Sweden Tel 46 371 58 73 30 Fax 46 371 58 73 90 info etac se www etac com exp Etac AS Pb 249 1501 Moss Norway Tel 47 815 69 469 Fax 47 69 27 09 11 hovedkontor etac no www etac no Etac A S Egeskovvej 12 8700 Horsens Denmark Tel 45 79 68 58 33 Fax 45 75 68 58 40 info etac dk www etac dk Etac GMBH BahnhofstraBe 131 45770 Marl Germany Tel 49 236 598 710 Fax 49 236 598 6115 info etac de www etac de Etac Holland BV Fluorietweg 16a 1812RR Alkmaar The Netherlands Tel 31 72 547 04 39 Fax 31 72 547 13 05 info holland etac com www etac com cetac Creating Possibilities
5. sition Alternative method 1 Carer B rolls the client while Carer A pulls on the sheet thus turning the client into the side position Alternative method 2 Carer B grasps the draw sheet on the opposite side and turns the client using weight transference To remove Multiglide The carer glides one hand between the two layers of sheet locates the corner on the opposite side and pulls it slowly towards him herself turning the Multiglide inside Out Positioning the Multiglide higher up in the bed The client has slid down see Illustration 4 Position the pillow and the Multiglide under the client s head Pull the Multiglide down until it is under the client s shoulder blades see Illustrations 5 and 6 If the client can lift his her hips if possible while the foot end of the bed is raised slightly the client s feet can be positioned on a piece of non slip fabric and the client will glide further up in the bed If necessary a carer can push gently on the client s knee A Sling or One Man Sling can also be used to help raise the client see Illustration 7 Alternatively a lift can be used raise the hips very slightly from the bed and the client will glide slowly up in the bed see Illustration 8 To remove Multiglide a carer pulls the corner towards the opposite side The carer here grasps the corner and pulls slowly turning Multiglide inside out see Illustration 9 In out of bed When a client is to get in or o
6. ut of bed the distance be tween Multiglide and the edge of the bed should be not less than 15 cm Special features Always check the product before use and after washing Never use a defective product If the product shows signs of wear and tear it must be scrapped Read these instructions carefully It is important that carers receive instruction in manual handling Etac offers advice and training for carers For further information contact Etac Always use the correct manual handling techniques Remember to use the client s resources MultiGlide can be used either over or under a draw sheet making the draw sheet easier to pull on The choice of model depends not only on the needs but also on the client s resources As a general rule more resources means less Multiglide There is a risk the client may slide down Never LN leave the client alone on the edge of the bed LEN Never leave Multiglide on the floor after use AN g To ensure that the client feels safe and that every manual handling is smooth always plan the manual handling in advance If in any doubt please contact Etac Materials Multiglide is made in 100 nylon There are two models A model where the top side is coated with polyurethane to prevent liquid penetration Outer surface high friction Inner surface low friction Models where both inner and outer surfaces are smooth Low friction on both inner and outer surfaces Cleani
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