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Pelican ResQmat

ILC Reference NO 44:50:002
Item sourced from ILC ACT database

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Pelican ResQmat
evacuation mat
rescue mat

Short Description
A evacuation system to allow non-ambulant people to be moved in case of an emergency. It enables them to be secured in a durable sheet, with a pillow underneath the head and moved to safety. They can be transported downstairs and moved from a bed or chair.

Price Guide
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More Details
A padded patient rescue sheet which can be used on vinyl and carpet flooring to move a person during an emergency evacuation. The pack contains a sheet, with nylon straps to secure the person in the sheet and a pillow all stored in a bag.

Options
Padded rescue sheet - to be used with a person who is not in bed

Method Of Use
To Use:
Take the ResQmat to the patient.
Remove the strap that is around the ResQmat and un-fold the ResQmat.
When putting the patient on top of the ResQmat, place their head on the pillow with their shoulders close to the edge of the pillow. The oversize pillow is to protect the patient's head when going around corners or if descending down stairs head first.
When the patient is on the ResQmat, firmly wrap the sides of the ResQmat over the patient and secure the Velcro hook section onto the opposite side. Start nearest the feet. Make sure the RED Shortening Strap is clear of the patient's feet.
The patient's feet should be inside the V section of the Red Strap. After the four Velcro fastenings are firmly done up, pull the Red Strap from the foot of the sheet through the buckle near the chest, so the length of the ResQmat is made shorter as it pulls into the patient's feet. Use one hand to push the Red Strap into the buckle and the other hand to pull the Strap away from the buckle. Then close the clamp latch to secure the strap. Even if the webbing is not neatly in the buckle and some webbing is over the edge, the buckle should still close and lock the webbing. By shortening the length of the ResQmat it helps secure the patient if they are taken down stairs feet first.
There is a second pulling strap located under the pillow and this can be used to help lower someone from a bed or if it is necessary, to pull from the head end of the ResQmat. This strap can be used to help the descent if going down stairs; on stair landings; turning around corners etc. In most evacuations this pulling strap will be kept out of the way, by storing it under the pillow. As there is less strain to pull from the foot end, only use the head pulling strap if necessary.

In Bed Patient:
If the patient is in bed,'log roll' the patient to place the ResQmat under them. It is better to place the side of the ResQmat with the soft Velcro under the patient. If the side with the Red Shortening Strap is tucked in first under the patient the Red Shortening Strap may catch underneath the patient.

In Chair Patient:
If the patient is in a chair, place the ResQmat on the floor in front of the chair with the pillow where the patient's feet would be. If they are in a wheelchair, apply the brakes, remove the foot plates or swing them out of the way. Lift the patient's legs to pull them, so they slide down into the ResQmat. This is easier if a second Carer can hold the patient under the arms to help them slide, remember this is only used for an emergency evacuation. It also may be possible to stand the patient and have the ResQmat near the chair to lay the patient onto the ResQmat. There may not be enough Carers, so always ask your Manual Handling Advisor to learn a safe method for patients and Carers.

Models
Only one model available

Cleaning Requirements
Normally only a ResQmat that is used for staff training may need cleaning if it is soiled during an exercise. If the ResQmat is used in an emergency the replacement cost would be covered in an insurance claim.

The foam pillow and the foam mattress can be separated from the Rescue Sheet. Remove the pillow foam from the mattress cover, to be washed in a tub. Squeeze to remove excess water and air dry in the shade. The mattress, without the pillow can be washed up to 80�C. The Rescue Sheet can be wiped with disinfectant and air dried.

Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Australian Standards are applicable to the materials used in, and the manufacturing processes applied to products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with the specified Australian Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of an item as to its compliance with the relevant Australian Standards.

Place Of Manufacture
Western Australia

Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
MOBILITY MATTERS - SOS,   FYSHWICK, ACT
PELICAN MANUFACTURING PTY LTD,   OSBORNE PARK, WA

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