Arjo MAXI SKY 600, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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How to Use the Maxi Sky
600
Ceiling lift
Procedure for Using Loop Slings with
a Two-Point Spreader Bar
The slings to be used with the two point spreader bar
are Arjo’s loop slings. They are available in many
sizes-from small to large-and are all color coded. A
range of more specialized slings are available; please
contact Arjo or one of their authorized distributors
for details. If in any doubt as to the weight of the
patient, use a patient scale to check the weight prior
to accurate sling selection.
The loop sling is available with or without head
support. A bathing mesh sling is also available in all
the three sizes with or without head support.
The correct size sling will be able to support the
patient’s shoulders during the transferring procedure.
The spreader bar has two hooks at either end of the
bar; always use these for the shoulder strap loops
(see Fig. 14).
Fig. 14
The specific sling loops chosen determine the
position of the patient. Different loop combinations
can be used to allow the patient to be lifted and
transferred in positions ranging from semi-reclined
to seated.
Once the loop sling has been fitted around the
WARNING: The two-point spreader bar has
hooks for use only with slings equipped
with loops.
When attaching a loop sling to the two-
point spreader bar, always ensure the sling
attachment loops are positioned correctly
into the safety latches as shown in Fig. 14.
patient, it can be configured in three ways. With each
of the three methods described below, it is necessary
to first connect each shoulder loop (points A) of the
sling to the same side hook on the spreader bar (see
Fig. 15).
Fig. 15
Method 1:
With the sling correctly positioned
around the patient, slide the left-hand leg section of
the sling under the patient’s left thigh and the right-
hand leg section under the patient’s right thigh.
Attach each leg loop (see points
B in Fig. 15) of the
sling to the outer hook on the opposite side of the
spreader bar (see Fig. 16)
.
Fig. 16
Method 2:
With the sling correctly positioned
around the patient, pass each leg section of the sling
under both of the patient’s thighs, then attach each
leg loop (see points
B in Fig. 15) to the outer hook on
the opposite side of the spreader bar (see ).
A
A
B
B
C
Method 1