Push the two couplings of the evacuation valve together until an audible click is heard and until the red indicator ring is not visible (OPEN position). 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 (CLOSED position). 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:

Preparing The HUG-U-VAC For Positioning:

Positioning The Animal:

Choice Of Positioners:

Of the 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.

Lay the HUG-U-VAC on a flat surface. Spread out the beads throughout the HUG-U-VAC as evenly as possible.

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:

Patent #6318372B1

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