HUG-U-VAC's Animal Positioners

Surgical Positioning Systems, Inc.

Veterinary Positioners

Choice of Positioners:
Of the five different sizes, choose the appropriate sized HUG-U-VAC
that provides secure support to the hips, trunk, head and neck. The
ends of the HUG-U-VAC should extend several inches beyond the
cephalad and caudad portions of the animal.

Preparing The HUG-U-VAC For Positioning:
Lay the HUG-U-VAC on a flat surface. Spread out the beads throughout
the HUG-U-VAC as evenly as possible.

Positioning The Animal:
Place the sedated or anesthetized animal in the longitudinal center
of the HUG-U-VAC. (The HUG-U-VAC system is not a restraint system
for struggling uncontrolled animals). Animals may be positioned in the
ventral, dorsal or lateral position. Make certain that the head and neck
are in the neutral position. When the desired position is achieved, fold
up the sides of the HUG-U-VAC to snugly approximate the animal’s
body contours. Take care not to impinge on the surgical field.

Vacuum Activation Of The HUG-U-VAC
While an assistant snugly approximates the sides of the HUG-U-VAC
to the contours of the animal, apply the vacuum in the following
manner. Push the two couplings of the evacuation valve together until
an audible click is heard and until the red indicator ring is not visible.
Connect the hose from the manual HUG-U-VAC vacuum pump to the
barbed end of the evacuation valve to evacuate the air from the HUG-U-
VAC. Evacuate sufficiently to make the HUG-U-VAC firm to provide
secure support to the animal. When satisfied with the achieved
support, press the metal thumb latch to close the evacuation valve.
Then detach the vacuum hose for the barbed end of the evacuation
valve. The HUG-U-VAC will then maintain its rigid shape. Control the
limbs by securing them with the cam buckle restraint straps at each
corner. Upon completion of use, push the two couplings of the valve
together until an audible click is heard to open valve. Air is reintroduced
to attain flaccidity of the HUG-U-VAC. The animal can then be removed
from the HUG-U-VAC. The HUG-U-VAC can be cleaned with a germicidal
spray as needed.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:

VETERINARY

Vacuum Activated Surgical Positioning System

Surgical Positioning Systems, Inc.

• Designed for Office, Hospital and Field Use
• Conforms Gently to Body Contours
• Pressure Sore Prevention
• Body Heat Conservation
• Emergency Fracture Stabilization
• Secure Head and Neck Support
• X-Ray Lucent
• Easily Cleaned

The HUG-U-VAC Advantage

Patent #6318372B1

Domestic & Foreign Patents Pending