UI HydroFlex. iss4 01/11
UI HydroFlex. iss4 01/11
InLine headrest.
5d. Headrest Types
The Pro
fi
led Soft Headrest is a simple pillow of soft
material which will conform to the shape of the client’s
head but which will provide limited lateral control.
The CareFlex InLine headrest provides full cranial support
beneath the occiput and above the ears. This headrest
incorporates memory foam to help reduce incidences of
pressure problems on the ears, cheeks, lower jaw and side
of the head. The InLine headrest is intended to support
the head and neck in a neutral position to help the
client swallow and manage saliva.
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Pro
fi
led soft pillow headrest.
5e. Headrest Set-Up
The set up of the pro
fi
led soft headrest comes down to
client comfort. The bottom points of the headrest can be
positioned over the clients shoulders to provide additional
side support.
The InLine Headrest should be set up so that the bottom
edge of the headrest is level with the top of the client’s
shoulders.
The wings of the chair back can be adjusted to
provide greater lateral support for the headrest.
See the earlier instructions for guidance.
Height is controlled by straps coming off the top edge
of the headrest and attaching to velcro closures on
the back of the back cushion cover. The height of the
headrest should be set to provide comfortable support.
Try not to push the client’s head forward or allow it to
tip back as this will affect the client’s ability to swallow
and will cause discomfort.
5f. Headrest Positioning-
Loose
Cover
Pelvic strap with sub-ASIS pads.
Pelvic strap with buckle adjusting from both sides.
5b. Pelvic Straps
The two parts of the buckle on the straps click together.
To release the buckle, press the tabs on the sides of the
buckle and pull the two halves apart.
A pelvic strap is attached to the seat depth frame of
the HydroFlex behind the seat cushion. The strap is
fi
tted through the gap between back cushion and the
chair arms and across the client’s hips at a 45° angle.
This strap position is intended to keep the pelvis in an
upright position by pulling the user as far back into
the seat as possible. It is essential that the strap is
always correctly adjusted. Regularly check the tension of
the strap so that the client is correctly supported and
cannot wriggle beneath, or otherwise become trapped
by the strap.
The buckle on the strap is adjustable from both sides
which helps to keep the buckle located centrally. To
tension the pelvic strap, pull the loose ends of the
webbing straps coming from the buckles.
The pelvic strap with sub-ASIS pads should be used if the
client is sensitive to pressure across the bony ridges on
the front of their pelvis.
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4-point pelvic strap.
5c. 4-point Pelvic Strap
The 4-point pelvic strap offers greater stability as
secondary straps keep the strap at the correct height
across the pelvis. The secondary straps come down over
the sides of the thigh and attach to the underside of the
seat. The secondary straps have individual adjustment to
help keep the main strap positioned at the correct height.
Once the main strap is correctly positioned the secondary
straps should be tensioned to prevent the main strap
moving upwards. To adjust the secondary straps, pull
the loose ends of the webbing straps
fi
tted through the
ladder lock buckles.
