Posey Straitjacket User Manual

Straitjacket, Application instructions, Rx only

Application

Instructions

DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT:

Straitjacket with full length sleeves which secure behind the patient.

Rx ONLY

Straitjacket

I9236 REV B 030712

ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND LAUNDERING

INSTRUCTIONS ON OTHER SIDE

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DO NOT use on patients with: ostomy, colostomy, or G-tubes;

hernias, severe Cardio Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD);

or with post-surgery tubes, incisions or monitoring lines.

These could be disrupted by a restraint.

8118

Posey Straitjacket

REF

8118 Straitjacket, S, M, L, XL

• NEVER allow a restrained patient to walk without

assistance. The patient is at risk of injury from a fall or

harm from others.

Application Instructions:

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.

Contraindications:

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.

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NEVER use on a patient:

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With a dislocation or fracture on the restrained limb; or

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If an IV or wound site could be compromised by the device.

See the Posey Catalog for other options for such a patient.

• Before each use, check for tears, fraying or excessive wear;

or cracked or broken buckles or locks; and/or that hook

and loop adheres securely. Discard if device is damaged.

• If you have any questions about patient safety, ask the

appropriate medical authority for alternatives.

• Make sure patient wears proper undergarments to protect

skin.

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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.

With the opening at the back, put the patient’s arms through

the sleeves.

Close the back by feeding the ends of the straps through each

of the four corresponding buckles.

Cross the patient’s arms in front, and pass each arm through

the vertical loop at chest level.

Pass each arm through the vertical loops located on the sides

of the jacket underneath the arm.

Secure the two sleeve ends behind the patient’s back using the

attached straps.

Pass the pelvic strap between the patient’s legs and secure

with the buckle behind the patient’s back.

Check all straps to ensure they are snug enough to prevent

escape, but do not interfere with circulation or breathing.

• Check the patient’s limbs, circulation and breathing

frequently. If this device is too tight, circulation or

breathing will be restricted. If too loose, the patient may

be able to escape.

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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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