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Lifting a resident/patient
For detailed instructions on the transfer of residents/
patients and use of various slings, refer to the
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the
sling, such as the ARJO Sling Guide.
Lifting a resident/patient from a chair
Proper body mechanics and sound ergonomic
positioning should be maintained by the caregiver at
all times.
The lifting techniques described can be used for
seated residents/patients regardless of where they
may be seated (on the edge of a bed, in a chair,
wheelchair or similar).
1
Place the sling around the resident/patient so that
the base of his spine is covered, and the head sup-
port area of the sling is behind the head.
2
Pull each leg strap under the thigh so that it
emerges on the inside of the thigh.
3
Ensure the positioning handle on the spreader bar
is facing away from the resident/patient, and that
the wide part of the spreader bar is at or just
below shoulder level.
4
Position the spreader bar close enough to be able
to connect the shoulder strap clips of the sling to
the frame.
5
Connect these first, then tilt the frame and attach
the leg sections.
6
Ensure that all clips/loops are securely con-
nected, then raise the resident/patient using the
hand control.
7
The head support area of the sling should now
come into use. This is the most comfortable posi-
tion for transfer or transportation, as it reduces
pressure on the resident’s thighs.
8
The angle of recline can be increased for the com-
fort of more restless residents/patients, when
lowering the resident/patient back into a chair or
transferring to a chair from the bed.
WARNING: When using clip slings (see pic-
ture on right), always check that the sling
attachment clips are correctly attached and
remain in tension as the weight of the resi-
dent is gradually taken up. Loop sling at-
tachments are shown on page 13.
9
Before transportation, turn the resident/patient to
face the direction of travel, and keep at a normal
chair height. This gives confidence and dignity to
the resident/patient.
10 Avoid lifting the resident/patient higher than the
eyes of the attendant to lessen the impression of
height for confused residents/patients.
11 Support the resident/patient to stop excessive
swinging and to give a feeling of added security.
12 The patient may be transfered to and placed in a
chair, or on a bed.
13 Lower the patient and unfasten the sling from the
spreader bar. Move the Maxi 500 away before
removing the sling from under the patient.
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WARNING: To avoid injury or discomfort,
do not lower the spreader bar onto the
resident/patient.
