Contraindications; Application Risks; Areas Of Application; Application Illustration - Petermann PM-5050 Gebrauchsanleitung

3.2 Contraindications

Contraindications cannot be tied to a specific clinical picture. Observe the safety information under item 2.
All diagnoses which preclude sitting.
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3.3 Application risks

Insufficient care while placing under buttocks → risk of pinching the skin
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The movement is performed surprisingly or too quickly
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anxious patients, attention must be paid to the patient and his condition
Lack of stabilisation → risk of falling
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3.4 Areas of application

The product can be used in home care and other health care facilities as well as hospitals.

3.5 Application illustration

3.6 Application

The flexible Sliding Board is used for transferring patients. The patient is no longer required to come to a
standing position, but can complete the position change independently or with assistance while seated.
Before using, please note
PM-5030: the back edge must be bent up before the transfer.
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PM-5050: the back edge must be bent up before the transfer, the front edge must also be bent
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down.
Ensure that both ends of the flexible Sliding Board are securely supported on the transfer surfaces.
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The clear distance bridged with the flexible Sliding Board must not exceed 20 cm (for the PM-5020
= 10 cm).
3.6.1 Placement
Steady the upper body and tilt slightly to the side.
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Push the flexible Sliding Board under the buttocks approx. one hand width, parallel with the sitting
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surface.
Raise the patient.
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Turn the flexible Sliding Board underneath the patient in the desired direction to the transfer target.
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The transfer can take place.
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3.6.2 Transfer methods
Independently through weight transfer, do not reach into the handle openings as the handle is
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intended solely for positioning.
Transfer with assistance.
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Transfer with additional aids.
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Backwards transfer in case of double amputation is possible.
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