IMP De Mayo Hip Positioner
IMP · Model De Mayo Hip Positioner
Easily supports large and obese patients. Eliminates pressure on patient’s abdomen. Is nurse-friendly, making patient lifting unnecessary during positioning. Cross arm swings away for maximum surgical exposure.
Key tips
- ·A positioner that has lost padding thickness or developed a tear no longer redistributes pressure as designed - replace it rather than keep using it.
- ·There is no electronic self-test here: condition is assessed by hands-on inspection every PM, not by an alarm.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Visual inspection for tears, cracks, delamination, compression set, and fluid ingress
- ·Check straps, buckles, hook-and-loop, and any mounting hardware for wear and secure attachment
- ·Confirm the surface cleans and disinfects per the manufacturer's instructions for use
- ·Retire and replace once the padding no longer rebounds, splits, or fails to hold position