Posey Twice-as-Tough™; Cuffs for Stretcher - Manual

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ApplicAtion
instructions
1. Place the cuffs on the stretcher at the wrist or ankle position.
2. Bring the ends of the strap down through the inside of the side
rails so they do not interfere with the movement of the side rails.
Thread the end of the strap over the top, around the frame, and
connect the blue or red hook and loop together.
3. Pull the strap snug.
4. Position the patient on the stretcher.
ApplYinG tHE cuFFs (repeat steps 1-2 for each limb):
1. Wrap the neoprene piece (the blue or
red side should be positioned against
the skin) around the wrist/ankle. Attach
the black hook and loop pieces together,
followed by the blue or red hook and
loop pieces. The fuzzy piece should be
sandwiched between the two pieces of
hook (fig. 1). Be sure to overlap at least
one inch (3 cm).
2. Press the hook and loop closure together firmly and make sure it
adheres securely. Slide ONE finger (flat) between the cuff and the
inside of the patient’s wrist/ankle to ensure proper fit. The cuffs
must be snug enough to prevent escape, but not interfere with
circulation.
• Before each use, check cuffs and straps for cracks, tears, and/or
excessive wear or stretch; cracked or broken buckles or locks;
and/or that hook and loop adheres securely, as these may allow
patient to remove cuff. Discard if device is damaged.
• If you have any questions about patient safety, ask the
appropriate medical authority for alternatives.
ADVErsE rEActions
• Severe emotional, psychological, or physical problems may occur: if the applied device is uncomfortable;
or if it severely limits movement. If the patient is likely to cause injury to him/herself or others, get help
from a qualified medical authority to find an alternate intervention or method of restraint.
inDicAtions For usE:
• Patients assessed as being in extreme
danger of injury to themselves or to others.
• Patients assessed to be at risk of disrupting
life-saving treatments (e.g., chronic tube
pulling).
• Patients assessed to be at risk of line pulling,
which may prevent monitoring of vital signs.
• Patients whose picking, pulling, scratching,
or peeling exacerbates a skin condition,
causes self-injury, or compromises wound site
integrity.
contrAinDicAtions:
• NEVER use on a patient:
•
With a dislocation or fracture on the restrained limb; or
•
If an IV or wound site could be compromised by the device.
See the Posey Catalog for other options for such a patient.
• DO NOT use this device on a patient who is or becomes: suicidal; highly aggressive or combative;
self-destructive; or deemed to be an immediate risk to others, UNLESS the patient is under constant
supervision.
Applicable Products: REF 2750, 2755
DEscription oF proDuct: A full body restraint for total immobilization in a supine position. For stretcher application only.
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tWicE-As-touGH cuFFs For strEtcHEr
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cuFFs For strEtcHEr
REF 2750 Wrist pair, regular
stretcher (blue neoprene)
REF 2755 Ankle pair, regular
stretcher (red neoprene)
2750
MONITOR PER FACILITY POLICY. Check to ensure that:
• Straps cannot slide in any direction, tighten or loosen if the
patient pulls on them, or if the stretcher is adjusted;
• Cuffs are attached in a way that the patient is not able to use his
or her teeth or otherwise remove the device;
• Cuffs are intact, and not torn or damaged. DO NOT allow
patients to ingest product material.
• Check the patient regularly to ensure that:
• Circulation is not impaired. Serious injury may occur if the cuffs
restrict circulation.
• Cuffs are secure. Death or serious injury to the patient or
others may occur if the patient can remove the cuffs.
MONITORING
• Posey recommends constant direct supervision for patients
deemed to be at risk of injury to themselves or others. For times
when direct supervision is not possible, monitor by line of sight or
by a video/audio device.
• NEVER allow a patient to have access to any tool, utensil, or
object that might be used to unlock or damage cuffs.
• Be aware that a sudden mood swing may cause agitated or
aggressive behavior. Contact the medical team AT ONCE if this
occurs. No level of monitoring may avoid the risk of serious injury
to highly agitated or aggressive patients.
STRETCHER SAFETY
• ALWAYS use Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup
(HBSW) (http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/beds/
modguide.html) compliant side rails in the UP
position and fill ALL gaps to reduce the risk
of entrapment.
• Use side rail covers and gap protectors to help prevent the patient’s
body from going under, around, through or between the side rails. A
failure to do so may result in serious injury or death if a patient
becomes suspended or entrapped. Posey offers a full range of side
rail pads and/or
gap protectors to
cover gaps.
ApplicAtion instructions:
(Connecting Straps) (repeat steps 1-4 for each side)
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