Arjo Maxi 500, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Clip Slings Application 13
Transferring Patients Using Clip
Slings
Before using the Maxi 500 ensure that:
• A clinical assessment of the patient’s
suitability for transfer is carried out by a
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that, among other things, the transfer
may induce substantial pressure on the
patient’s body.
• Special consideration is taken when
transferring a patient who is connected
to electrodes, catheters, or other
medical devices.
• Always carry out the items marked as
“Before every use” in the “Preventive
Maintenance Schedule” before using
the lift.
WARNING : Always hold the spreader bar
when near a patient. The spreader bar could
hit the patient resulting in injury.
WARNING : To avoid injury or discomfort, do
not lower the spreader bar onto the patient.
WARNING : Before raising the patient,
always make sure the sling is not caught on
any obstructions (for instance, the wheelchair
brakes or armrests). Sling catching in such
obstructions could result in patient fall.
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clips remain attached as the weight of the
patient is gradually taken up. A wrongly
clipped attachment could detach resulting in
patient fall.
Lifting Patient from a Seated Position
1) Place the sling around the patient so that
the base of the sling sits slightly below the
tail bone.
A MaxiSlide
®
or MaxiTube
®
positioning aid
can be used to assist with placement of the
sling.
Fig. 18
2) Ensure that the head support area of the
sling is behind the head covering it.
3) Pull each leg strap under the thigh so that it
emerges on the inside of the thigh.
Fig. 19
4) Approach the patient with the lift, ensure
that:
• The spreader bar is in sitting position.
• The wide part of the spreader bar is at
or just below shoulder level.
• The spreader bar is close enough to be
able to connect the shoulder strap clips
of the sling to the frame.
5) Connect the shoulder strap clips, then tilt
the frame and attach the leg sections. If
necessary, lower the spreader bar a little
further, being careful not to lower it onto the
patient.
Fig. 20
6) Raise the patient using the hand control,
positioning him comfortably to a semi-
reclined position for the transfer. The patient
should not be lifted above the caregiver’s
eye level.
7) Turn the patient to face the caregiver, and
keep at a normal chair height.
8) Proceed with the transfer.
Lowering Patient to a Seated Position
1) Once the patient has arrived at destination,
reposition the patient according to the
destination position.
2) Lower the patient down onto the new
location by making small adjustments
during the descent.
3) When the patient’s body weight is fully
supported, detach the connections clips.
4) Move the lift away from the patient.
5) Remove the sling from under the patient.