Ottobock Evolight Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 8

1.3 Contraindications
Relative contraindication: If redness of the skin occurs, stop using the seat cushion immediately
and consult the treating physician or therapist.
1.4 Safety Instructions
INFORMATION
Seat cushions may only be selected and adapted by appropriately trained and qualified personnel.
CAUTION
Risk of tipping. Inserting a cushion into a wheelchair may change the wheelchair's centre of
gravity, which can cause the wheelchair to tip over backwards in some cases and may result in
injuries. It is therefore important to check whether anti-tippers or adjustable axle supports, such
as those used for lower limb amputees, should be mounted to the wheelchair to improve stability.
CAUTION
Risk of pressure sores. All Ottobock cushions have been designed to reduce pressure sores. A
cushion alone, however, cannot eliminate sitting pressure or possible pressure sores completely.
Ottobock cushions are not intended to replace thorough skin care, good nutrition, hygiene and
regular pressure relief.
CAUTION
Risk of redness of the skin. Before using a cushion on a permanent basis, we highly recom-
mend that the user test it for a few hours under medical supervision, during which time it should
be determined that no reddening of the skin occurs. Examine the skin for redness on a regular
basis. Redness of the skin is a clinical indicator for tissue damage. Should redness of the skin
occur, stop using the cushion immediately and consult a physician or therapist.
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the surface of the cushion. Do not allow sharp objects to come into contact
with the cushion and do not expose the cushion to excessive heat or open flames.
1.5 Function
Thanks to its cube-like structure, the Evolight seat cushion for wheelchairs contributes to enhan-
ced pressure distribution. The shearing forces which arise in normal foam cushions in particular
are effectively reduced. Horizontally placed ventilation channels improve the removal of moisture.
Two layers of spacer fabric (one layer above the cubic structure, the other layer sewn into the
cover) ensure very good air circulation and the effective removal of moisture, so that the sitting
climate is significantly improved. The combination of both materials makes the Evolight one of the
lightest anti-decubitus seat cushions in the world.
1.6 Accessories
The seat cushion can be combined with an incontinence cover (order number 477C00=
ST410/...411/...412/...413).
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