6
Preparations
Before First Use (6 steps)
1. Check all parts of the sling, see section
“Parts
Designation” on page 5
. If any part is missing
or damaged - Do NOT use the sling.
2. Read this
IFU
thoroughly.
3. Check that the sling is clean.
4. Choose a designated area where the
IFU
should
be kept and easily accessible at all times.
5. Make sure to have a rescue plan ready in case of
a patient emergency.
6. For questions, contact your local Arjo
representative for support.
NOTE
Arjo recommends the name of the patient is
written on the sling care label to avoid cross
contamination between patient s.
Before Every Use (7 steps)
1. Patient assessment must always determine the
methods used in everyday care, see
“Intended
Use” on page 3
.
WARNING
To avoid the patient from falling, make sure
to select the correct sling size according to
the
IFU
.
2. Check the allowed combinations against the sling,
spreader bar and lift, see
“Allowed Combinations”
on page 7
.
WARNING
To avoid injury, always make sure to inspect
the equipment prior to use.
3. Check all parts of the sling, see
“Parts
Designation” on page 5
. If any part is missing
or damaged - Do NOT use the sling. Check for:
• fraying
• loose
stitching
• tears
• fabric
holes
• soiled
fabric
• damaged
loops
• unreadable or damaged label
WARNING
To prevent cross-contamination, always
follow the disinfection instructions in this
IFU
.
4. Check that the sling is clean. If the sling is
not clean see
”Cleaning and Disinfection” on
page 14
.
5. Always check the washing symbol on the Flites
label. If the Flites has been washed, throw the
Flites away. See
“Flites – Do NOT wash” on
page 14.
6.
If this symbol appears, do NOT use the
Flites. The Flites label indicates it has
been washed.
7.
Before using the
sling, read the lift
IFU
for transfer, transport and
bathing.
After every use
If the patient is leaving the hospital, throw away the
patient speci
¿
c Flites.
Select Sling Size
Using the Arjo Measuring Tape (4
steps) (Accessory)
The Arjo Measuring Tape is a sizing accessory
only intended as a guide and is an approximation.
Patient width and body proportions should also be
considered when selecting the correct size of Arjo
sling.
1. If possible, the patient should be in a seated
position.
2. Place the point marked
A
on the measuring tape
over the patient ’s coccyx/against seat (position
A
).
(See Fig. 1 ) and (See Fig. 2 )
3.
Measure from coccyx/seat (position
A
) to the top
of the head (position
B
)
(See Fig. 1 ).
4.
The coloured area on the measuring tape that
is levelled with the top of the patient ’s head
indicates the required sling size. If the sling size
falls in between two sizes, it is recommended to
select the smaller size.
(See Fig. 2 )
Sizing Without a Measuring Tape
(2 steps)
1. Place the sling over the patient ’s back.
2. Make sure the sling covers the patient from
the top of the head (position
B
) to the coccyx
(position
A
).
(See Fig. 1 )
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