Mangar Health ELK Manual Del Usuario página 3

B
Simple solutions for everyday independence
Positioning the ELK
• Place the patient in the recovery position if they
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• Unroll the ELK by unclipping the flap (A fig.1)
B
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• Remove the end cap and then the stability bar
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• Fold the edge of the ELK underneath itself, by
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• Position the ELK so that its 'upper' edge is
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are unable to transfer themselves onto the ELK.
from the ends of the stability bar (B).
from its pocket (B fig. 2) in order to provide a
more comfortable transfer for the patient.
folding along the line of the stability bar pocket
(fig. 3).
approximately level with and tight up against
the patient's waistband (fig.4). NOTE: Place a
blanket, groundsheet, towel or similar under
the ELK if using it on a rough surface.
Note: If the fallen person is very large, it is
recommended to connect the compressor and
the hand control before the person is rolled
onto the Elk.
ELK
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