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To Weigh the Patient
Follow these 12 steps
To weigh the patient, use a stretcher frame.
(See Fig. 1)
For lift instructions, see respective lift
IFU
.
1
Adjust the bed to an ergonomic height, flat position and
apply the brakes. Place the lift nearby.
2
Position the patient’s arms on top of the patient’s body.
3
Position the stretcher frame along the length of the patient,
with the centre above the patient’s navel.
(See Fig. 2)
4
Lower the stretcher frame to enable the straps to be
attached. Caregiver should always hold on to the stretcher
frame to avoid swinging movements.
5
Attach all the straps.
All seven pairs of straps shall be attached to the five pairs of
hooks. Attach the first and last two pairs of straps, to the
first and last pairs of hooks.
(See Fig. 3)
Use the loop lengths that give the best patient support and
comfort.
6
Slightly lift the patient to tension the straps:
•
pay attention to tubes, drains, lines etc. if any,
•
make sure all loops are securely attached and the patient
lays fully supported and comfortably in the
Maxi Transfer
sheet and
•
make sure the
Maxi Transfer
sheet is not attached to
any other object than the stretcher frame and that there
is clearance to perform the manoeuvre.
7
Lift the patient until the
Maxi Transfe
r sheet carries the full
weight of the patient.
(See Fig. 4)
8
The patient’s weight is shown on the scale display. See
respective lift or scale
IFU
. Be aware that the indicated
weight will also include the weight of the
Maxi Transfer
sheet. See section
Technical Specifications on page 31
for
the weight of the
Maxi Transfer
sheet
continue with the steps on the next page
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Summary of Contents for Maxi Transfer Sheet
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