Skil-Care Lap Top Cushion For Full-Arm Wheelchairs

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• Application:
  - Lock wheelchair brakes and rotate footrests to the side of the wheelchair
  - Assist resident into the wheelchair and seat him/her as far back on the seat as possible
  - Position the footrests to the front of the chair and place the residents feet on them
  - Full-Arm Lap Top With Cutouts: Slide Lap Cushion under the armrest support bar and position the cutouts
  - Full-Arm Lap Top Without Cutouts: Slide Lap Top Cushion under the armrest support bars making certain the straight side faces away from the resident and the contoured side is positioned at the resident waist
  - If the resident is unable to remove the Lap Top Cushion and ambulate on his/her own, the resident should be released at least every two hours for exercise, toileting, and repositioning
• Cleaning:
  - Lap Top Cushions may be cleaned with a spray-type cleanser and a damp cloth or sponge
  - A mild disinfectant may be used if necessary
  - Do not launder cover
• Important:
  - Lap Top Cushion generally will not be considered a physical restraint if the resident can demonstrate that he/she can remove it at all times
  - Lap Cushion is considered to be a restraint for the resident who cannot remove it
  - Lap Top Cushions are intended only as aids for resident positioning and safety
  - They are not substitutes for proper supervision
  - Residents should be checked frequently and the lap top cushion readjusted if necessary

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