AMATECH JUNIOR POWER-LIFT STIRRUPS BF855 Instructions D'utilisation page 13

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
CAUTION: Avoid pinching fingers between rail and clamp body.
WARNING: Once the stirrup is placed on the rail, the Rail Clamp must be
tightened securely before use.
3. Pre-position the Stirrup Boots by loosening the Boot Locking Mechanism and
sliding the Boot along the post until the top end (calf portion) of the Boot is
located approximately at the patient's mid-calf. Tighten the Boot Locking
Mechanism securely. Repeat above procedure for the other Stirrup.
4. Position Stirrup to be level with the table by squeezing the Release Handle and
moving the Stirrup downward.
To Position the Patients onto the Stirrups:
5. Ensure the patient is positioned on the table in accordance with procedure &
surgeon requirements.
6. Positioning should be performed by 2 staff members. Support each of the
patient's legs by grasping the heel in one hand and the under-side of the knee
with the other. Gently flex the knees and simultaneously transfer both legs into
the Boots.
7. Ensure the patient's heels are securely seated in the heels of the Boots.
8. Observe the following general guidelines regarding proper initial leg flexion:
i. When using LOW LITHOTOMY, take care not to hyperextend the leg, while
achieving desired abduction.
ii. When using MEDIUM or HIGH LITHOTOMY, use minimal initial
leg flexion and abduction as both will increase as legs are raised.
iii. The ankle, knee, and opposing shoulder should be maintained in a relatively
straight-line during positioning. Notice that for a typical patient, the thigh
and foot are abducted at approximately the same angle.
Document Number: 80024526
Version: A
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Issue Date: 18 MAR 2020
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