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Before lifting, keep the following points in mind:
• A responsible person within your organization should decide on a case-by-case basis whether one or more caregivers are
needed.
• Ensure that the sling selected meets the patient’s needs with reference to model, size, fabric and design.
• For safety and hygiene reasons, use individual slings.
• Plan the lifting operation so that it can be done as safely and smoothly as possible.
• Check that the lifting accessory hangs vertically and can move freely.
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Although Liko’s slingbars are equipped with latches, special caution must be exercised. Before the patient is lifted from the
underlying surface, but after the straps have been fully extended, make sure the straps are correctly connected to the sling
bar hooks.
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Make sure the patient is sitting securely in the sling before transfering to another location.
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Never lift a patient higher off the underlying surface than is needed to complete the lifting and transfer procedure.
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Never leave a patient unattended during a lifting situation.
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Make sure that the wheels on the wheelchair, bed, gurney, etc., are locked during the lifting/transfer operation.
• Always work ergonomically. Use the patient’s ability to actively participate in the operations.
• When the sling is not being used, do not place in direct sun light.
Incorrect attachment of sling to slingbar may cause severe injury to the patient.
Manually turning the patient in bed may cause injuries to the caregiver.
Safety Instructions
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May be covered by one or more patents. See above Internet address.
The Hill-Rom companies are the proprietors of European, US, and other patents and pending patent applications.
Product Changes
Liko®
products undergo continuous development, which is why we reserve the right to make product changes without prior
notice. Contact your Hill-Rom representative for advice and information about product upgrades.
Design and Quality by Liko in Sweden
Liko is quality certified according to ISO 9001 and its
equivalent
for the medical device industry ISO 13485.Liko is also certified
according to environmental standard ISO 14001.
Notice to Users and/or Patients in EU
Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device, should be reported to the manufacturer and the competent
authority of the Member State in which the user and/or patient is established.
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