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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 spreader bar and that there is
clearance to perform the manoeuvre.
7
Move the patient upwards in bed.
(See Fig. 3)
8
Lower the patient onto the bed.
9
Before detaching the loops make sure that:
•
the patient’s body weight is fully supported by the bed
•
the straps are no longer in tension.
Detach all loops and move the lift away from the patient.
11 Make sure
(See Fig. 4)
:
•
the patient is positioned safely and comfortably,
•
there are no creases or straps under the patient and
•
the reinforcements of the
Maxi Transfer
sheet are
positioned outside the edges of the mattress.
10
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure all loops are detached
from the hooks before removing the lift.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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