HUG-U-VAC
Hug-U-Vac Complete Veterinary Positioner Set
Hug-U-Vac Complete Veterinary Positioner Set
The Hug-U-Vac Complete Set gives your practice a vacuum positioner for every patient size, plus the pump, head positioner, limb restraints, and a storage bag for them. Shape a positioner around the patient, remove the air with the included pump, and it holds that shape until you release it.
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This set comes with five Hug-U-Vac positioners, a head positioner, a pump, 20 limb restraints, and a duffel bag. Radiolucent for imaging.
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What's included
| Item | What it does |
|---|---|
| 5 Hug-U-Vac positioners: Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large, Jumbo | A positioner sized for each patient, from the smallest patient to the largest patient |
| 1 Hug-U-Vac head positioner | Supports and holds the head and neck |
| 1 manual vacuum pump with hose | Removes the air to set the positioner |
| 20 limb restraints | Attach at the positioner corners to secure the limbs |
| 1 nylon storage/transport duffel bag | Stores and carries the full set |
| 1 patch kit |
Repairs punctures so a positioner stays in service |
How it works
- Choose the positioner size and lay the patient on it.
- Mold the positioner around the patient in dorsal, ventral or lateral recumbency. Secure the limbs with restraints at the positioner corners.
- Connect the pump to the evacuation valve and pump out the air. The positioner becomes rigid and holds the patient in place.
- Engage the valve lock so the positioner can't release accidentally.
- When finished, use the thumb latch to open the valve and soften the positioner.
Where it's used
- Pre-op prep: position the patient once and hold that position through clipping and scrubbing.
- Surgery: secure dorsal, ventral and lateral positioning without readjusting mid-procedure.
- Post-op recovery: keep recovering patients supported in position.
- Imaging: radiolucent, so it can stay in place during radiographs and CT.
Why clinics choose the Hug-U-Vac set
- Fewer hands: one person can position and secure the patient, freeing technicians for other tasks.
- Positioning that stays put: the valve lock keeps the positioner rigid until you choose to release it.
- Every patient size in one set: five positioners and a head positioner cover a wide patient range.
- Quick, positive control: the evacuation valve gives on-off airflow control, operated by a thumb latch on its spring-loaded dual coupling.
- Built to stay in service: the included patch kit repairs punctures.
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Product Features
- HUG-U-VAC vacuum activation uses inline suction or our HUG-U-VAC Manual Vacuum Pump.
- Radiolucent and MRI Safe – X-ray, CT, and MRI.
- An adjunct in preventing Conductive, Convective, and Radiant patient heat loss.
- Easy to clean.
- Conforms to anatomical contours.
- Prevents pressure sores.
- Evacuation valve - quick on/off air flow - locks to prevent deactivation.
- Available in 5 sizes - see Sizing Guide
Sizing Guide
- Small (16″ x 24″) – Puppies, kittens, and similar.
- Medium (20″ x 30″) – Cats, small dogs, and similar.
- Large (24″ x 36″) – Medium and large dogs, goats, sheep, and similar.
- Extra-Large (30″ x 45″) – Large dogs, goats, sheep, and similar.
- Jumbo (36″ x 54″) – Large animals, alpacas, llamas, foals, mini horses, and similar.
Technical Details
Instructions
Step 1: Choose the Correct HUG-U-VAC 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.
Step 2: Preparing 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.
Step 3: 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.
Step 4: Vacuum Activation Of the HUG-U-VAC Positioner
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 (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.
Step 5: Evacuate the HUG-U-VAC Positioner
Evacuate sufficiently to make the HUG-U-VAC firm to provide secure support to the animal. The firmness should equate to the firmness of the end of your nose. When satisfied with the achieved support, press the metal thumb latch to close the evacuation valve (CLOSED position). Then detach the vacuum hose from 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.
Step 6: Removing Vacuum Hose from the Valve
Do not force the Vacuum Hose too tightly onto the barbed end of the valve. When removing the Vacuum Hose from the barbed end of the valve, grasp the barbed end of the valve and the end of the Vacuum Hose attached to the valve with your thumb and index finger. Then gently wiggle them apart. Do not pull the Vacuum Hose and valve apart forcibly; you will break the valve.
After the valve is in the closed position, place the C-ring lock in the slot between the thumb latch and the valve barb until an audible “click” is heard. Then check the valve to make certain that it does not deactivate.
FAQ
How are animals held in place with the HUG-U-VAC positioners?
When the positioner is activated with your suction, millions of flexible beads conform to the contours of the animal’s anatomy. When the valve is closed the flexible beads in the positioner maintain their configuration and hold the animal securely and comfortably.
How are HUG-U-VAC positioners activated?
They are vacuum activated. Your inline suction or the HUG-U-VAC manual vacuum pump can be used for vacuum activation.
Do HUG-U-VAC positioners provide active patient warming?
The HUG-U-VAC positioners help to maintain patient body temperature by virtue of the insulating capability of its internal components and by preventing conductive heat loss to the underlying surface.
Are HUG-U-VAC positioners radiolucent?
Yes, they are radiolucent and can be used for X Ray, CT and MRI imaging.
Are HUG-U-VAC positioners MRI compatible?
Yes, HUG-U-VAC positioners can be used for positioning animals in an MRI scanner without signal loss.
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