Etac Immedia IM150/200N Instructions For Use Manual - Page 7

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Seated positioning:

Lock the glide system. If reduced freedom of movement in the

upper body is required in the seated position, you can lock the

glide system at both sides at the shoulders by fitting corner

straps around the mattress (Illustration 19). Remember to bend

the knees first before raising the head end (Illustration 20).

The head end can now be raised, without the user sliding down

(Illustration 21).

The "5 smiles" technique:

To ensure the most comfortable position (seated or lying), it is

imperative that the carers remove any tension occurring on the

skin when the user's head or feet are raised.

First Smile: move and reposition the pillow (Illustration 22).

Second and third Smile: relieve the skin tension under the

shoulders (Illustration 23) on each side. Use the Immedia

MultiGlide glove and place the gloved hand under the user

and slowly move it down towards the bed end.

Fourth and fifth Smile: relieve the skin tension under the legs

(Illustration 24) one leg at the time. Use the Immedia MultiGlide

glove and place the gloved hand under the buttocks and slowly

move it towards the bed end.

Seated position:

Once the carer has ensured that any tension on the skin is

released, they can support the user in the seated/lying position

with positioning wedges or positioning pillows.