MMP LIFTEM MARK IV, Руководство по эксплуатации

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M I L L E N N I U M M E D I C A L P R O D U C T S , I N C .
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CHAPTER 1
A. WHAT IS LIFTEM
1. Description
LIFTEM is an automated patient lift and transfer system. It has been designed to lift and
transfer patients weighing up to 700 lbs. from a bed to a chair, wheelchair and bedside
commode, gurney, and back
WITHOUT MOVING THE LIFT
. One person safely and
efficiently completes the lift and transfer. This is accomplished as the lift mechanism
rotates the patient from the bed to the desired receptacle with the touch of a remote
control button.
2. Why use LIFTEM
LIFTEM allows a single caregiver to safely and mechanically lift and transfer a patient
that might ordinarily require two or more caregivers. The only contact required between
patient and caregiver is the application and removal of the lifting sling. As a result,
LIFTEM reduces the instances of patient and caregiver injury and, because it is
unnecessary to move LIFTEM during the transfer procedure, the potential to tip over is
eliminated. Basic reasons for using LIFTEM include:
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Safely lifts and transfers a patient using just one caregiver
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Lifts and transfers a patient too heavy for manual transfer by caregivers
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Prevents injury to patients that could result during manual patient transfers caused
by unintended rough handling or accidents
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Prevents caregiver injuries, such as back strain, that can occur during the
lift/transfer
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Increases the efficient use of caregiver resources