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d) Transferring the Patient
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With one hand on the patient or sling as a guide, rotate
the patient to the receiver by rapidly pressing and
releasing the BOOM ROTATE – RIGHT or LEFT
button (Figure 4).
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The LEFT button will rotate the patient to the left and
the RIGHT button to the right as viewing the BOOM
from in front of LIFTEM away from the legs.
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Once positioned over the receiver, lower the patient onto the receiving surface by
pressing the BOOM LIFT - DOWN button.
Safety Precautions:
1)
Steady patient while rotating BOOM to minimize patient discomfort and to
prevent LIFTEM unbalance due to swaying as boom rotates.
2)
Insure that patient is clear and remains clear of receiving surface frame while
lowering.
3)
Insure that any catheters or cables attached to patient do not become
entangled in the LIFTEM or the receiving device.
4)
Do not attempt to move LIFTEM with patient suspended from BOOM.
5)
Insure that LIFTING BAR remains clear of patient while lowering.
6)
When rotating the BOOM from left to right, or reverse, with a patient
suspended from the LIFT POINT always jog (rapidly press and release) the
HANDSET to reduce tendency for patient to sway during rotation.
e) Completed Patient Transfer
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After the Patient has been successfully transferred, the SLING can remain in
place if the patient is to be transferred back to the bed or to another receiver in a
short time period. If this is the case, remove the sling straps from the LIFTING
BAR and leave the sling in place.
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To remove the SLING:
When the patient is in a wheelchair or on a commode,
uncross the lower sling straps, and remove the straps from
under the patients’ legs. Lean the patient forward and
gently pull the sling from under the patient.
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Be sure you are clear of the patient and then raise the BOOM by pressing the
BOOM LIFT - UP button high enough so the BOOM can be rotated out of the
way of the patient.
