K
ERA SIT
2
SIT
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ECHNICAL
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OCUMENT
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A
T A GLANCE
I
NTENDED USE
The Kera sit2sit assists a single caregiver to safely and securely
transfer people, who have little or no standing strength, between
seated positions.
It is intended to be used on level surfaces for the transfer of
immobile users in hospitals, care facilities or domestic homes.
It is not intended for users to be in the transit position for long
periods of time.
Q
UICK TRANSFERS
BETWEEN SEATS
No need to attach a sling
–
Backstrap slides behind the clients back.
Quick and easy, manually powered, transfer operation.
S
INGLE CAREGIVER
Unique Backstrap and Chestpad combination, comfortably, safely
and securely holds the client during the whole procedure - allowing
use by only 1 caregiver
Large high-quality castors for best-in-class manoeuvrability
F
ULLY MANUAL
No power just clever design
–
no need to store next to a power
plug or wait for it to charge up.
U
SER
(
PERSON BEING
TRANSFERRED
)
SUITABILITY
Limited standing strength or balance through to non-weight
bearing or no sitting balance.
The Kera sit2sit has been used to transfer tetraplegics and double
amputees.
U
SER HEIGHTS AND
WEIGHTS
Clients weighing up to 120Kg and up to 190cm tall.
Adaptations available for children or smaller adults from 130cm
tall.
C
ONTRAINDICATIONS
Restricted breathing
–
This depends on the individual. The Kera
sit2sit has been used with people using a CPAP.
Thighstrap can be used to reduce the Backstrap tightness needed
to complete a transfer.
Flexibility - The person does not need to be weight bearing but will
require some level of flexibility in their lower joints to be
comfortably lifted using this device.
