General Information - Petermann alpha PM-1010 Gebrauchsanleitung

1 General Information

Thank you for choosing a Petermann product.
Please read the user manual carefully before using the product for the first time!
The current understanding in modern occupational health and safety is that people in nursing professions
experience significant work-related physical strain. Back injuries are common. There are many situations in which a
patient has to be transferred from a bed, a wheeled stretcher, ambulance stretcher, an X-Ray table or a wheelchair
to a different stretcher or seat. The strain on the user and the patient / care-dependent can be reduced significantly
through the use of Sliding Mats.
The use of transfer aids should be conditional upon the user having learned to use the equipment properly. The
user has to decide for themselves what equipment is suitable to the patient's situation and the intended sequence
of movements.
Sliding Mats are available in various sizes. The choice of Sliding Mat is based on the clinical picture, the
supporting surface and the positioning goal. Ask our experts about this. We are happy to help you!
The inner surface of all Sliding Mats is made from particularly low friction fabric, which allows for easy movement.
The outer surfaces consist of a carbon-fibre reinforced, latex-free material, which thanks to its liquid-repellent
properties is optimal for use in care settings. The Sliding Mats have soft padding between the surfaces so that the
patient can lie or sit comfortably.
The Sliding Mats are part of a product line which is used specifically to aid in the transfer of patients in home care
and other health care facilities, as well as in hospitals.
The product may only be used for the specified purpose and under the specified conditions.
The Sliding Mats are a safe transfer aid, which allows for a transfer which is pleasant and comfortable for the patient
as well as being simple and back-friendly for the users.
The information in this user manual is for the patient who is being transferred and moved, as well as the user
performing the transfer / position change.
Contact us if you require additional information or assistance using the Petermann product.
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