Arjo Bariatric Slings, Instructions For Use Manual

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Troubleshooting
Problem Action
The patient is not positioned correctly in
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• Make sure that both shoulder loops are attached to
the spreader bar at the same loop length.
• Make sure that both leg loops are attached to the
spreader bar at the same loop length.
• Make sure the straps are not twisted.
• Make sure the patient is seated on the inside of the
sling. The outside has a label for reference.
• Make sure the patient is centred in the sling.
The patient feels discomfort in the leg area
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the sling.
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loops.
• Place the patient in a more seated position in the bed
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neck/back, outside of the sling.
• Raise the back rest of the bed, if possible.
• Adjust the spreader bar to e more reclined position.
Pay attention to the patient’s head.
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• Bend the patient’s legs or place a pillow under the
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place the patient’s legs on the caregiver’s knee.
• Adjust the spreader bar to a more seated position.
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with the lift and spreader bar.
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described in section “Allowed Combinations” on page
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The position of the patient in the sling
should be more reclined or seated.
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The patient wishes to have extra support
for the neck.
Place a pillow behind the patient’s neck, inside the sling.
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