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16. Slightly lift the patient to create tension in the
sling.
(See Fig. 11 )
WARNING
To avoid the patient from falling, make sure
that the sling attachments are attached
securely before and during the lifting
process.
17. Make sure that:
• All loops are securely attached
• All straps are straight (not twisted)
• The patient lays comfortably in the sling.
18. 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.
19. Release the brakes on the lift.
20. Transfer/transport/bathe the patient according to
the lift
IFU
.
On Floor (35 steps)
1. Make a clinical assessment of the patient. Do
not use the sling if the patient has a head, neck,
spine or hip injury. Use a scoop stretcher instead.
See the
Scoop Stretcher IFU
.
2. Place a pillow under the patient’s head.
(See Fig. 12 )
3. Make sure the patient is in an area that is
accessible for the lift. If needed, move the
patient by using an Arjo sliding sheet/tube. See
respective
Sliding sheet/tube IFU
.
4. Check that the stiffeners are completely inside the
stiffener pockets, if any.
5.
If the patient is able to sit up, continue to next
step. If not able to sit up, proceed to step 9.
6.
Patient able to sit up:
Stand behind the patient
and help him/her to a seated position.
7. 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.
8. Make sure that the centre line is aligned with the
patient’s spine, starting at the coccyx or against
the seat.
Continue to step 18.
9.
Patient not able to sit up:
Fold the sling
lengthwise along the centre line, outside facing
outside. The sling label is located on the outside.
10. Log roll the patient. (Use local technique) If log
rolling is not possible, use an Arjo sliding sheet/
tube for placing the sling. See respective
Sliding
sheet/tube IFU
.
11. Place the folded sling over the patient’s side.
Make sure that the centre line is aligned with the
patient’s spine, starting at the coccyx.
12. Place the leg
À
aps towards the legs.
(See Fig. 13 )
13. Fold down the top of the sling and tuck it under
the patient’s body.
14. Log roll the patient to the other side.
15. Pull out the remaining part of the sling from under
the patient’s body.
16. Return the patient to his/her back.
17. Place the leg
À
aps underneath the patient’s legs
18. Make sure that the:
(See Fig. 14 )
• sling is centred and
À
at without creases,
• sling’s head support covers the neck/head
area,
• sling pieces are not twisted underneath the
patient.
19. Position the lift sideways with the lift legs wide
open. One caregiver needs to be close to the
patient’s head and hair. The other caregiver
needs to lift up the patient’s legs.
20. Position one lift leg next to the patient’s head and
the other lift leg under the patient’s legs. Make
sure the spreader bar is positioned over the
patient’s shoulders.
(See Fig. 15 )
21. Lower the spreader bar.
22. Place the leg
À
aps underneath the patient’s legs.
Make sure the leg
À
aps are not twisted.
23. Attach the shoulder loops.
(See Fig. 3 )
24. Cross the leg straps. Pull one strap through the
other.
(See Fig. 8 )
25. Make sure the patient’s arms are:
•
Sling with head support:
placed inside the
sling.
•
Low back sling:
placed outside the sling.
Continue with the steps on the next page.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
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