Posey Premium Elbow Protectors - Manual

Wound Prevention Quality Products since 1937
Posey Company • 5635 Peck Road, Arcadia, CA 91006-0020 USA
Phone: 1.800.447.6739 • Fax: 1.800.767.3933 • Web: www.posey.com
MDSS GmbH
Schiffgraben 41
D-30175 Hannover, Germany
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EC REP
Premium elbow Protector
Designed for long term use to help protect and prevent pressure ulcers and skin
irritation. The fabric cover allows for air circulation. One size fits all. One per package.
REF
6222 Premium Elbow Protector,
11”L x 9” W (28 cm x 23 cm)
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.
Posey
®
Elbow/Heel Protectors
Foot elevator
Lifts the lower leg completely off the bed to help offload the heel and prevent and treat
pressure ulcers. One per package.
REF 6532 Foot Elevator, 4” (10 cm) width-spiral cut
REF
6533 Foot Elevator, 6” (15 cm) width-spiral cut
washiNG iNstructioNs:
Liner:
Foot Elevator:
6532/6533
washiNG iNstructioNs:
DisPosal
Properly dispose of the product
per facility’s policy for BIOHAZARDOUS
materials.
DisPosal
Properly dispose of the product
per facility’s policy for BIOHAZARDOUS
materials.
6222
aPPlicatioN iNstructioNs:
aPPlicatioN iNstructioNs:
ProDuct FittiNG iNstructioNs:
1. Measure the patient’s ankle circumference.
2. This product is designed to optimally fit patients ankle circumferences measuring
between 8” and 12½” (20 cm and 32 cm).
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.
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.
iNsPectioN
Inspect before each use: check for broken stitches; or torn, cut or frayed
material. DO NOT use soiled or damaged products.
iNsPectioN
Inspect before each use: check for broken stitches; or torn, cut or frayed
material. DO NOT use soiled or damaged products.
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.
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LATEX
LATEX
1. Place patient’s elbow into the pocket of the pad. When fastening the hook and loop
strap across the arm, be careful not to restrict circulation.
1. Wrap the liner, towel or washcloth around the ankle.
2. Insert the ankle through the opening in the foam and secure with hook and loop
closure strap.
Note: To reduce pressure on the ankle and hypertension of the knee, a pillow may be
placed under the patient’s knee and leg (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1