Arjo Stretcher Slings, Instructions For Use Manual

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Removing the Sling
In Bed (11 steps)
1. Position the patient over the bed. (See Fig. 13 )
2. Apply bed brakes and adjust the height of the bed
to an ergonomic position, if possible.
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WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
4. Lower the patient onto the bed.
5. Detach the sling, make sure all straps are detached.
(See Fig. 14 )
6. Move the lift away from the patient.
WARNING
To avoid injury during log roll, make sure
there is another caregiver present and/or
use the side rails on the opposite side of
the bed.
7. Log roll the patient. (Use local technique.) If log
roll is not possible, use an Arjo sliding sheet/tube
for placing the sling. See respective
Sliding sheet/
tube IFU
8. Tuck the sling under the patient’s body.
9. Log roll the patient to the other side and remove
the sling.
10. Return the patient to his/her back.
11. Make sure the patient is in a comfortable and
secure position in the bed.
Fig. 13 Fig. 14
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