Posey Horseshoe Wedges - Manual

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Posey Horseshoe Wedges help protect patients from injury by helping close the gaps
around the headboard/footboard of the mattress and by cushioning the side rails and
the headboard or footboard. They may also help deter the patient’s release of restraints.
Each Horseshoe Wedge attaches with hook and loop and quick-release straps and is
made of durable, medium density foam and covered in soft, water repellent vinyl. Meets
CA #117 Flame Retardancy Standards
Posey Horseshoe Wedges comes with convenient zippers, allowing them
to be joined together with optional Posey Side Rail Wedges and Posey
Bed Bumpers for extended coverage around the perimeter of the bed.
REF 5730 Universal, 38”W x 15”L x 17”H(A) x 11”H(B)
(97 cm x 38 cm x 43 cm x 28 cm)
REF 5731 Fits Hill-Rom TotalCare, 38”W x 18”L x 11”H(A) x 5”H(B)
(97 cm x 46 cm x 28 cm x 13 cm)
Monitoring
Posey Horseshoe Wedges will not prevent a determined patient from
exiting the bed, going over or attempting to go between or through side rail gaps.
ALWAYS follow your facility’s policies and procedures for patient assessment,
monitoring and rehabilitation.
5730
Horseshoe Wedge (5730) joined with
optional Side Rail Wedge (5708)
Fig. 1
Dimensional
profile
A
B
6”
2”
2”
1”
Application Instructions:
1. Inspect product prior to use. DO NOT use soiled or damaged products.
2. Lower the bed side rails.
3. Unfasten all hook-and-loop and quick-release buckles and unfold the Horseshoe
Wedge.
4. Position the Horseshoe on the inside of the head/footboard so that the wedge
fits snugly between the mattress and the side rail (Fig. 1).
5. Tuck the end “tuck flap” under the mattress.
6. Feed the bottom attachment straps around the bottom of the bed footboard and
the top straps over the top of the board. Connect the quick-release buckles and
pull the straps to tighten (Fig. 2).
7. Wrap one wing of the wedge around the mattress and tuck the side “tuck flap”
under the mattress (Fig. 3).
8. Raise one of the side rails. Thread the attachment strap through the side rail and
attach it back onto itself (Fig. 4).
9. Repeat on other side.
10. Check for proper fit. Modified beds may not bed compatible with Posey Horseshoe
Wedges.
Storage and Handling
This device is designed for use in normal indoor environments. This device may be stored in ambient warehouse temperatures at normal
humidity levels. Avoid excess moisture or high humidity that may damage product materials.
Disposal
Properly dispose of the product per facility’s policy for BIOHAZARDOUS materials.
Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Cleaning Instructions:
Wipe clean with soap and water or disinfectant.
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Horseshoe Wedges
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