The Shenton Safety Vest is a vest-type restraint which is open at the sides. It is designed to help people at risk of falling or hurting themselves. It is important to ensure that the vest is used correctly and safely by the family and/or carers, and that using it will not be dangerous.
Key Features
- TO USE: Place the Shenton Safety Vest over the patient's head. Do up the double Hook & Loop Tape tabs on both sides of the patient's chest. Any drainage tubes can be positioned to come out between the sides of the vest. Wind the webbing around the chair frame at the pelvic area and fasten the buckle together. On smaller chairs, wind the webbing around the chair frame several times to reduce the length. If using in bed, it is important to wind the webbing around both side frames to help keep the patient in the middle of the bed. Do the buckle up under the bed.
- General Public Restraint Authorisation Letter: If this product is purchased for use in a private home, we require authorisation from a suitable person. Examples of a suitable person who is able to sign the letter are: Occupational Therapist; Physiotherapist; Clinical Nurse Manager; Registered Nurse; Doctor; or another suitably qualified person. Please return a copy to us when ordering. Note: This letter is not required when we send restraints to aged care facilities or hospitals, because their staff are already trained in their safe use.
- Important: Only use a Safety Belt or Restraint if all other alternatives have been tried. Ensure Restraint Authorisation has been obtained. Restrained patients should be kept under observation, as their behaviour may alter and another restraint may be more appropriate. Restraints are a prescribed item. The wrong restraint or the correct restraint incorrectly fitted can cause injury or death.
Additional Information
We are unable to sell this product to the USA.
Specifications
Item # 484P (Polyester)
Item # 484V (Vented)
Cleaning
Wash up to 80°C (176°F). Air or tumble dry on a cool setting, ensuring the drum is cool. Ensure the product is dry before using or storing.
Unit of Measure
Each
