Hovertech HoverSling, Руководство пользователя

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HOVER SLING
®
USER MANUAL
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Rev B HSManual
Intended Use and Precautions
Indications:
Patients unable to assist in their own lateral or vertical transfer� Patients whose weight or
girth poses a potential health risk for the caregivers responsible for repositioning, vertically
transferring or laterally transferring said patients�
Contraindications:
Patients who are experiencing thoracic, cervical or lumbar fractures that are deemed
unstable, unless using in conjunction with a spinal board on top of the HoverSling�
Intended Care Settings:
Hospitals, long term or extended care facilities
Precautions – General:
• Caregivers must verify that all caster brakes of bed and stretcher have been engaged
prior to transfer or lift�
• Always use a minimum of two caregivers when operating the HoverSling�
• Product should only be used by trained personnel�
• Only use attachments and/or accessories that are authorized by HoverTech International�
• Before use a risk assessment shall be carried out to ensure that the correct size of
HoverSling is being used for the patient�
Precautions – HoverSling as a Sling:
• Ensure the HoverSling meets the patient’s needs before using�
• A clinical assessment should be carried out by a qualified nurse and therapist before
lifting patients using the HoverSling�
• Do not use the HoverSling lateral transfer handles to lift� Excessive force on the lateral
transfer handles can cause the HoverSling to tear�
• Make sure the HoverSling is not attached to any object other than the hanger bar�
• Once the sling support straps are fully extended, make sure that they are properly
connected to the hanger bar before the patient is lifted�
• Make sure patient is sitting securely in the HoverSling before transferring or lifting�
• Never lift a patient higher than is needed to complete the lift/transfer�
• Never leave the patient unattended while using the HoverSling�
• Use the HoverSling according to both the lift and HoverSling instructions�
• If the weight limit differs among the patient lift, hanger bar, and HoverSling, then the
lowest weight limit applies�