Posey Lap Hugger for Desk Arm Wheelchairs - Manual

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ApplicAtion
instructions
4. Be sure the front bar of the
armrest is firmly nested inside
the notch of the Hugger on
either side (fig. 1).
Applicable Products: REF 6517, 6517t16, 6517t18
DEscription oF proDuct: Vinyl covered foam cushion for wheelchairs or similar non-wheelchair applications.
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REF 6517 Desk Arm Hugger
REF 6517T16 Desk Arm Hugger
REF 6517T18 Desk Arm Hugger
This device should ALWAYS
be snug, but not interfere with breathing
or circulation. After application, slide an
open hand (flat) between the device and
patient to ensure proper fit. ALWAYS
monitor a patient to make sure the
patient is not able to slide down, under
the device, and fall off the chair seat (fig. 2). If a patient’s
body weight becomes suspended off the chair, chest
compression and suffocation could result. Restraints with
a pelvic piece may be necessary to reduce sliding down.
notE: These products are designed for use on desk-length
arm wheelchairs.
ApplicAtion instructions:
1. Position the patient/resident in the wheelchair or chair.
2. Hold the Hugger horizontally with the zippered edge facing
you and the notches facing laterally, and place the Hugger
flat on top of the armrests.
3. Compress each side of the Hugger, squeezing it under each
armrest until the Hugger lies flat.
inDicAtions For usE:
• Patients who require an anterior posture support.
• Product applications considered “self-release” or “assisted-release”
must be specified by the ordering physician.
• Patients who require a work area or eating area on their wheelchair
or similar non-wheelchair applications.
• Patients who have poor upper torso alignment and/or need
a firm surface to rest their elbows on.
• DO NOT use on a patient who is or becomes highly aggressive, combative, agitated, or
suicidal.
• STOP USE AT ONCE: if the patient has a tendency to slide forward or down in the device; or
is able to self-release.
NOTE: A restraint with a pelvic piece will reduce the risk of sliding, or of the patient pulling
the device over his or her head. See Posey Catalog.
• DO NOT use on a patient who is unwilling or unable to follow instructions, and is at risk of a
fall or re-injury from self-release.
contrAinDicAtions:
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.
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Cat. # Arm Style Fits Wheelchair Thickness Color
6517T16 Desk 16” (41 cm) 2” (5 cm) Blue
6517T18 Desk 18” (46 cm) 2” (5 cm) Blue
6517 Desk 18” (46 cm) 3” (8 cm) Blue