Posey Arm Slings - Manual

Quality Products since 1937
MONITORING
Be sure to follow your facility’s policies and
guidelines for frequency of patient monitoring. Posey
recommends that this product be removed at least every two
(2) hours to check for skin integrity, proper circulation and
range of motion.
INSPECTION
Inspect before each use: check for broken stitches;
or torn, cut or frayed material. DO NOT use soiled or damaged
products.
DISPOSAL
Properly dispose of the product per facility’s policy
for BIOHAZARDOUS materials.
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.
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Phone: 1.800.447.6739 or 1.626.443.3143 • Fax: 1.800.767.3933 or 1.626.443.5014
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Arm Slings
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LAuNDERING INSTRuCTIONS:
ARM SLINGS
Arm Slings position, support and stabilize arms to
promote healing.
REF 7411S 14”L x 7”W (36 cm x 18 cm)
REF 7411M 16”L x 7”W (41 cm x 18 cm)
REF 7411L 18”L x 8”W (46 cm x 20 cm)
REF 7411XL 20”L x 9”W (51 cm x 23 cm)
APPLICATION INSTRuCTIONS:
1. Push the serrated edges of the slide
buckle together and thread the strap
from underneath through the opening.
Separate the slide buckle to create an
opening and pass the strap back through
the serrated edges of the buckle (fig. 1).
2. Place the arm into the sling and slip the
strap over the patient’s head.
3. Adjust the strap to the length needed.
Tuck any excess strap back through the
buckle and pull down behind the sling.
4. Insert the patient’s thumb through the
thumb strap (fig. 2).
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Fig. 1
• These products can be machine washed under CDC
guidelines for material soiled with blood or bodily fluid.
• For non-contaminated material, use lower temperature
wash and dry cycles to extend product life.
• Fasten all buckles to reduce risk of damage during wash
and dry cycles. DO NOT put buckles through extractors.
For maximum life, launder in a laundry bag.
Fig. 2
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