About the HUG-U-VAC

ABOUT HUG-U-VAC

Invented By An Anesthesiologist
The HUG-U-VAC was invented by Dr. Lloyd Hiebert, Board Certified Anesthesiologist.
• Designed with over twenty years of positioning experience.
• Meets the individual positioning needs of: anesthesiologists, surgeons, and surgical nurses.

What Makes The HUG-U-VAC Unique
• Patented inflatable axillary pillows

• In the lateral position it uniquely helps to prevent:
   - brachial plexus stretch injury
   - suprascapular nerve injury
   - axillary neurovascular compression.

• In the supine position it facilitates:
- flexion or extension for bronchoscopy
- endotracheal intubation and all types of neck surgery

Reliable Evacuation Valve
• High quality evacuation valve with a quick, positive on/off control of airflow.
• No continuous suction required.

Secure Operating Table Attachment
• Easy to use fastening straps.
• Secures the HUG-U-VAC to the operating table.
• Prevents shifting during positioning and surgery.

Patient Benefits of the HUG-U-VAC
• Radiolucent
   Unobstructed anterior-posterior, lateral and oblique x-ray imaging.
• Prevents pressure sores
   Comfortably conforms to the contours of the patient’s body.
   Equally distributes the patient’s weight.
• Conserves body heat
   The internal polystyrene beads of the HUG-U-VAC have excellent insulating qualities.
• Latex Free
• Easy to clean
• Comes in Three Sizes

Pediatric - up to 60lbs

Universal - 60 to 190lbs

Extra Large - 190 -350lbs

Durable External Shell

The HUG-U-VAC has a durable external shell made from an airtight and waterproof polyvinyl chloride shell containing polystyrene beads. The material has superior flexing qualities and therefore when evacuated the HUG-U-VAC
has a spring-like action to maintain the patient solidly in the lateral position. The material is very smooth making it easy to clean with a germicidal spray.

Specifications on the polyvinyl chloride external shell:
• Manufactured by the largest producer of polyvinyl chloride world wide.
• Thickness 0.024 inches (0.24 gauge)....ASTM D-751
• Elongation change after 14 days at 150 degrees F - Less than 10%....ASTM D-882
• Breaking strength factor - 44 lbs./inch....ASTM D-882
• Tensile change after 14 days at 150 degrees F - Less than 10%....ASTM D-882
• Dimensional stability - 5% Max....ASTM D-1204
• Mildew Resistant....ATCC No. 6275
• Bacteria Resistance....ATCC No. 6538, 4352
• Hydrostatic Resistance - 75 psi....ASTM D-751
• Puncture Resistance - 34.3 lbs.
• Fire Resistant

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Vacuum Activated Surgical Positioning System. HUG-U-VAC Patent #5,906,205.