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Product Description/Function
Intended Use
Sara Plus
is a standing and raising aid for short
transfers e.g. raising from bed and transfer to
wheelchair, or from wheelchair to toilet.
Sara Plus
is also suitable for walking training when the
footboard and kneepad are removed.
Sara Plus
is intended to be used in hospitals,
nursing homes or other health care facilities for the
different categories of residents/patients.
Category C, where the resident/patient:
•
Sits in a wheelchair
•
Is able to partially bear weight on at least one
leg
•
Has some trunk stability
•
Is dependent on the caregiver in most situations
•
Needs mobility-maintaining standing exercises
Category D, where the resident/patient:
•
Sits in a wheelchair
•
Is dependent on the caregiver in most situations
Sara Plus
is the only standing and raising aid where
a resident/patient such as Category D, can safely be
raised and transferred. The unique support of the
EPS (Extra Postural Support) /BOS sling makes it
feasible.
Sara Plus
shall always be handled by a trained
caregiver and in accordance with the instructions
outlined in these Operating and Product Care
Instructions.
Sara Plus
is intended to be used with specifically
designed ArjoHuntleigh slings
Lifting operations in these instructions are
described as if lifting a patient from a chair, the
same operations can be performed effectively when
lifting a patient from a sitting position on a bed,
although a second attendant should support the
patient if the patient lacks sitting balance.
Caution:
Although manufactured to a
high standard the
Sara Plus
and its
accessories should not be left for extended
periods in humid or wet areas.
Do not under any circumstances spray the
Sara Plus
or accessories (excluding
slings) with water e.g. under a shower.
