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Symbols used adjacent to the text in these
instructions:
See also “Care of Your
MaxiSlide™
” section.
The techniques shown are based on sound
biomechanical principles. Pushing actions are
carried out at a high level to avoid stooping and to
allow use of the strong leg muscles. Pulling is
carried out at a lower height, with the elbows
straight, to avoid overuse of the shoulders and allow
use of the leg muscles to achieve the movement.
Where there is a choice, it is preferable to push
rather than to pull.
Reference Mital:
• Pushing 80 -120cm off ground
• Pulling 60-80cm off ground (depending on your
height)
Peak load is reduced by 50% if the manoeuvre is
carried out slowly. This reduces the physical load
experienced by the caregiver, and gentle movement
is preferred by the patient.
Sliding sheets are generally removed once the
manoeuvre is complete, but in some circumstances,
e.g. at night, they may be left in place to allow
patients more independent movement. In these
circumstances, a suitable assessment must be
carried out to ensure the patient’s safety.
Full laundering instructions are included with the
MaxiSlide
™ but always ensure you follow your
organization’s infection control policy regarding
laundering, disinfection and reuse of this product.
Warning:
Means: Failure to understand
and obey this warning may result in
injury to you or to others.
•
Note:
Means: this information is
important for the correct use of this
system or equipment.
Warning:
Ensure that sliding sheets are
never dropped or left on the floor, as they
are extremely slippery and accidents
could occur.
•
Note:
Sliding techniques may be
used successfully with patients of all
dependency levels, but they must be
subject to a suitable assessment. Factors
you should consider are the environment
(bed, space, type of sliding sheets),
characteristics of the patient (ability to
assist, size, medical condition,
comprehension, level of any pain,
weight), the task you are carrying out, the
caregiver’s individual capability (never
attempt to carry out a task which you feel
exceeds your individual capability).
Foreward
Safety Instructions
Thank you for purchasing ARJO equipment.
Your
MaxiSlide™
is one of a series of quality
products designed especially for hospitals, nursing
homes and other health care uses.
ARJO is dedicated to serving your needs and
providing the best products available, together with
training that will bring your staff the maximum
benefit from every ARJO product.
Please contact us if you have any questions about
the operation or maintenance of your ARJO
equipment.
Conditions
• The unit is cared for in accordance with
recommended, published “Operating and
Product Care Instructions”.
• The product care, in accordance with ARJO
requirements, must begin with the customer’s
first use of the unit.
• The equipment is used for its intended purpose
only and is operated within the published
limitations.
• Only ARJO designated spare parts should be
used.
Before using your
MaxiSlide™
, please read this
manual thoroughly in its entirety. Information in
the manual is crucial to the proper operation and
maintenance of the equipment, and will help
protect the product and ensure that the equipment
performs to your satisfaction. Some of the
information in this booklet is important for your
safety and must be read and understood to help
prevent injury. If anything in the manual is
confusing or difficult to understand, please call
ARJO Med. AB. Ltd. or its appointed distributor
(the telephone number appears on the last page of
this manual).
The following techniques are only a sample of the
latest ergonomically correct patient handling
manoevers carried out with the
MaxiSlide
™. There
are many more shown on our CD-ROM
MaxiSlide
™ user guide which is available from
your local ARJO office.
