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Patient handling with
VENDLET V5
Use VENDLET to:
• repositionthepatienttolateral,proneorsupinepositionforhygiene,examinationandpositioningpurposesandapplyingslings etc.
• movethepatientfromsidetosideofthebed
• repositionthepatientupinthebed
• mobilizethepatientinandoutofthebed
• transferthepatientfromonebedto another
What can I do with VENDLET?
Myhusbandisparalyzedononesideofthebodyand cannot even turn over in bed. VENDLET is an absolutelyindispensableaidthatmakesitpossibleformetocareforhimathome.
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Why VENDLET?
Because VENDLET improves:
• Yourworkenvironment
• Patientcomfort
• Cost savingsPatient comfortCos
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Work environment
VENDLET is a unique tool because:
• itreducesphysicalstrainandheavyliftingofthe patientforthecaregiver
• itoffersgreaterdignityandcreatesafeelingofwellbeingforboththecaregiverandpatient
Work environment
Did you know that...
• nearly40%ofoccupationalaccidentsamongcaregiversarecausedthroughtransferringapatient
Someofushavealreadyhadinjuries,andwewouldnot want to do without VENDLET.
EmployeeRepresentatitive,Nursinghome.
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Patient comfortCost s
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Work environment
VENDLET increases patient comfort because:
• thepatientexperiencesaconsistentandsteadyturn-ingprocedure,whichiscomfortablebecausethesheetsupportsthebodyinfulllength
• thecaregivercansupportthepatientduringthe procedureandensureaproperandcomfortableposi-tioninbed
• thepatientdoesnotfeellikeaburdenonthe caregiver
Patient comfort
Did you know that...
• goodrestincreasesmentalwell-beingandimprovesappetite
The coolest thing about VENDLETisthatmywholebodygetsturned,asthesheetsupportsmyentirebody.
User.The turning procedure isgentleandthereforealsocomfortableforthepatient. Safetyrepresentative,Nursinghome.
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Patient comfort
Cost s
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Work environment
VENDLET is an economic benefit because:
• thecaregivercaninmostcasesworkalonewiththepatient,whichsimplifiestheplanningofthedailycareandreducesstaffrequire-ments
• usingVENDLETleadstoaneasierandmoreef-ficientworkflow,whichleaves resourcesavailableforotherpurposes
• usingVENDLETreducesthenumberofworkrelatedinjurieswhichreducesabsenteeism
Cost savings
Did you know that...
• thatgloballyin1950therewere12personsofworkingageforeverypersonover65.In2012thereisonlyeightandin2050,thatnumberwillbefour
• theworld’slargestinvestmentmanagerBlack-Rockhasidentifiedthefactthatwearemoreolderpeopleandfewerworking,asthegreatestchallengeoftheworld
VENDLETmakeslifeeasierforallofus,sincewearelargelyabletohandlethepatientalone.
Social and health care worker,homecare.
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Patient comfortCos
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Work environment
The target group is:
• patientswithfewphysicaland/orcognitivere-sourcesandpalliativepatients
• patientswhoreceivecare,hygiene,etc.inbedorareliftedin/outofbed
• patientswhoareatriskofpressureulcerssincetheuniformandquiettransferinthesheetmini-mizesfrictionandshear,whichcancausedamagetotissuesandleadtopressureulcers
• patientswhosufferfromspacialawarenesssinceVENDLEToftenisseentohaveapositiveimpactonthisgroupofpatients
• bariatricpatients-upto400kg(VENDLETV5+)
Target group
WeuseVENDLETforourheavypatientstoreducestrainandinjuriesamongthestaff.
Safetyrepresentative,Nursinghome.
Itisaveryhardjobtoturnapatientwithlimitedpos-sibilitytohelpyou.The VENDLET is a great helpinsuchsituations.
Occupationaltherapist,Training centre.
Manufacturer:Vendlet ApSEgelund33,6200AabenraaDenmarkTel.+4596310050vendlet@vendlet.dkwww.vendlet.com
Queensland distributor:Evocare260SouthPineRoad,Enoggera,Qld4051POBox1144StaffordQld4053Tel.+61733558000sales@evocare.com.auwww.evocare.com.au
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Technical information VENDLET V5 VENDLET V5+
Itemno. 6000000 6000021
Max.capacity 200kg 400kg
Supplyvoltage 230V/50Hz 230V/50Hz
Output voltage 24VDC 24VDC
Battery(accessory) 1,2AH,24VDC 1,2AH,24VDC
IPclass-Controlunit,handcontrol,actuator IPX6 IPX6
Inspection Annually Annually
Compliance European Medical Device Directive93/42/EEC
European Medical Device Directive93/42/EEC
How VENDLET works:
VENDLET is an electrical turning device.VENDLETconsistsofaslidesheet,aturningsheet,ahandcontrolandtwomotorisedbarswhicharemountedoneachsideofthebed.
Bypressingthehandcontrol,thesheetistightenedaroundthebars,sothepatientismovedorturned.
Accessories/additional equipment:
• Batterybackup• Nightlight• Heightextensionsforparticularlyhigh
mattresses• Spacers• Widerturningsheet,450cm• Widerslidesheet,115cm/135cm
Technical data
Requirements for bed:
VENDLETisdesignedforinstallationoncareandhospitalbedsapprovedtoEN1970,EN60601-2-38orEN60601-2-52.
The bed should have a rectangular steel framewithawidthofmin.20mm,alengthofmin.1950mmandaheightof45-50mm.
Pressure-relieving mattresses:
VENDLETworksperfectlywithpressure-relievingmattressesanddoesnotreducethepressurerelievingeffect.
Incontinence:
VENDLETmayalsobeusedforinconti-nentpatients.
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