10
12. Place the leg
À
aps underneath the patient’s legs.
13. Make sure that the:
(See Fig. 7 )
• sling is centred and
À
at without creases,
• sling’s head support covers the neck/head
area, and
• sling pieces are not twisted underneath the
patient.
14. Cross the leg straps. Pull one strap through the
other.
(See Fig. 8 )
15. Place the lift next to the patient and apply the
brakes.
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
16. Attach the sling.
(See Fig. 3 )
17. Make sure the patient’s arms are:
•
Sling with head support:
placed inside the
sling.
•
Low back sling:
placed outside the sling.
18. Slightly lift the patient to create tension in the
sling.
(See Fig. 9 )
WARNING
To avoid the patient from falling, make sure
that the sling attachments are attached
securely before and during the lifting
process.
19. Make sure that:
• All loops are securely attached
• All straps are straight (not twisted)
• The patient lays comfortably in the sling.
20. If an adjustment is needed, lower the patient and
make sure that the weight of the patient is taken
up by the receiving surface before removing the
loops.
21. Release the brakes on the lift.
22. Transfer, transport and bathe the patient
according to the lift
IFU
.
In Chair/ Wheelchair (20 steps)
1. Place the lift nearby.
2. Apply the brakes on the wheelchair.
3. Check that the stiffeners are completely inside the
stiffener pockets, if any.
4. Stand in front of the patient and lean the patient
forward.
5. Place the sling over the patient’s back and head
with the inside of the sling against the patient.
The sling label is located on the outside.
6. Make sure that the centre line is aligned with the
patient’s spine and coccyx.
7. Tuck in the end of the sling at the coccyx or
against the seat. Use an Arjo sliding sheet/tube,
if needed.
8. Lean the patient back.
9. Place the leg
À
aps underneath the patient’s legs.
(See Fig. 10 )
10. Cross the leg straps. Pull one strap through the
other.
(See Fig. 8 )
11. Make sure the:
(See Fig. 10 )
• sling is centred and
À
at without any creases,
• sling’s head support covers the neck/head
area, and
• sling pieces are not twisted underneath the
patient.
12. Place the lift in front of the patient.
13. Apply the brakes on the lift.
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
14. Attach the sling.
(See Fig. 3 )
15. Make sure the patient’s arms are:
•
Sling with head support:
placed inside the
sling.
•
Low back sling:
placed outside the sling.
WARNING
Make sure straps are not caught by
wheelchair or lift castors.
Continue with the steps on the next page.
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
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