Pneumatic tourniquet cuff GBS101

siliconeautoclavable

Owing to their special, robust design, it is possible to sterilize these arm cuffs and lower limb cuffs. They are composed of an envelope and a removable silicone bladder, which facilitates their maintenance. ➢ Exsanguinate the limb using an Esmarch bandage or by elevating at 45° for 5 to 8 min. ➢ Before fitting the tourniquet: - check that the tourniquet to be fitted is of the correct size for the limb - check that the pocket of the tourniquet is sealed - check the quality of the Velcro and seams on the arm cuff / lower limb cuff ➢ Position the tourniquet envelope on a protective bandage, previously applied on the skin of the limb on which the tourniquet is to be fitted. ➢ Insert the connecting tube fully (click) in the quick coupler. ➢ Before applying pressure, gently pull on the tube to check for perfect connection of the 2 parts. For more information, refer to the file "Use of arm cuffs and lower limb cuffs with silicone bladder" Important : Before using the device for the first time and before cleaning operation, extract the bladder from the cuff. Preliminary disinfection ✓ Cuff : immerse the envelope in suitable disinfectant solutions for textiles (detergents, decontaminants). ✓ Bladder : use disinfectant solutions that have been validated for elastic materials. Do not use disinfectants containing components such as phenols or alkylamines (do not immerse the bladder). Cleaning ✓ Cuff : o Wash the envelope by hand, or in a machine at 40°, in the closed position (to prevent different envelopes becoming attached together). Detergents with neutral pH are recommended for cleaning. o Rinse o Dry. Machine drying is not recommended. ✓ Bladder :