9
Turning to or from Prone position
Follow these 12 steps
1.
Apply a sliding aid under the repositioning sling,
see the
MaxiSlides IFU.
Alternatively use the lift,
see section
“Lateral Transfer Between Adjacent
Surfaces” on page 11
.
Apply a 2
nd
repositioning sling under the sliding
aid if you want to turn the patient onto a new
repositioning sling.
2. Use the sliding aid and move the patient to one side
of the bed.
3.
Position the spreader bar in line with the patient’s
body.
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
4. Lower the spreader bar.
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure the patient’s
arms are placed inside of the sling.
5.
Attach the loop:
•
To turn the patient to the left:
Attach the
loops on the right side. Start at the head area.
•
To turn the patient to the right:
Attach the
loops on the left side. Start at the head area.
6. Slightly lift the patient to create tension in the sling.
WARNING
To avoid the patient from falling, make sure
that the sling attachments are securely
attached before and during the lifting
process.
7.
Make sure that all loops are attached securely and
the patient lays comfortably in the sling.
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Turning to the Side
Follow these 9 steps
1.
Position the spreader bar in line with the patient’s
body.
(See Fig. 6 )
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
2. Lower the spreader bar.
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure the patient’s
arms are placed inside of the sling.
3.
Attach the loops:
•
To turn the patient to the left:
Attach the
loops on the right side. Start at the head area.
(See Fig. 7 )
•
To turn the patient to the right:
Attach the
loops on the left side. Start at the head area.
4. Slightly lift the patient to create tension in the sling.
WARNING
To avoid the patient from falling, make sure
that the sling attachments are securely
attached before and during the lifting
process.
5.
Make sure that all loops are attached securely and
the patient lays comfortably in the sling.
6.
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.
7. Turn the patient to the side.
8.
Place a pillow or wedge behind the patient’s back
for support and to prevent the patient from rolling
back.
9. Detach the sling from the spreader bar.
