The Bed Arm Abductor 90 Degrees is designed to provide support for Patients requiring an arm to be positioned at an angle during treatment or recovery. Intended for use in burns, spinal units, and other clinical settings, the device can be used in both fully reclined and raised bed head positions. Angle and height adjustments are made using the two hand nuts.
The arm is placed in a soft, wipeable, Heat Sealed Arm Cushion with convoluted foam inside to reduce pressure on the arm.
For Patients who need both arms to be held in position, a Bed Arm Abductor can be used on both sides of the bed.
TO USE
1. Position the Under Mattress Board:
- Align the Arm Platform approximately to where the Patient’s shoulders will be when they are in the bed.
- Place the Under Mattress Board underneath the mattress. Ensure there is no gap.
2. Adjust the Arm Platform Position:
- Loosen the hand nuts underneath the Platform until the parts can move and swivel freely. Adjust the height first and then the horizontal angle.
- There are three height slots to allow for different mattress depths and also keep the Arm Platform level when used with a raised bed head.
- The Platform can swivel horizontally to allow the arm to be positioned at 90° or angled inward toward the body.
- Once the desired position has been set, ensure the positioning grooves are slotted securely in place and will not rotate before firmly re-tightening both hand nuts. This helps prevent the Abductor from slipping out of position during use. You may need to use both hands to undo/do up the nuts tightly.
3. Place the Arm Cushion:
- Place on the Platform with the high end of the Cushion under the hand.
- The Cushion can be positioned near the body, or further away for the Patient’s comfort.
4. Secure the Arm Strap (optional use if needed):
- To help secure a Patient who may move their arm or have contractures, thread the wipeable vinyl Arm Strap through the slots on the Platform and over the Arm Cushion in a zig-zag pattern (see video).
