SMT Volaro Series 4 Stand, Руководство оператора

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General Recommendations
The Volaro Stand was designed specifically to assist your residents to a standing position. Once the
resident is in a standing position, you or your staff can safely perform a number of resident care tasks.
The Volaro Series 4 Stand may also be modified to be used as a walking device.
Because the Volaro Stand was designed as an assistive device, it requires more advanced motor skills
than a traditional lift such as our Volaro Lift-Series 4 or 5. It is important to first determine the appro-
priateness of this piece of equipment for any patient.
The Volaro Stand is intended for residents who are semi weight-bearing and simply
require some lifting to perform ambulation or the activities of daily living.
Regarding One or Two Person Transfers
There are several organizations that promote the use of a one person transfer in the appropriate cir-
cumstances. However, determining those conditions can be difficult. The patient’s characteristics and
the training level of the staff can affect whether a one person or two person transfer is proper. For
instance, if the resident is combative or the staff is inexperienced in using the lift, we would always
recommend that two staff members be used during the transfer. In the final analysis, we believe that
the facility’s staff is in the best position to assess the training level of the employees, to determine the
unique needs of each patient, and to ultimately establish the appropriate guidelines.
Applying Sling to Person
The most important part of the lifting experience is applying the SLING properly. The first step
is to lean the person slightly forward just enough to insert the sling behind the back. NOTE: Place
the sling as far down as you can . Position the wings of the sling under the arms and make sure
they are centered. Secure buckle as low as possible around the lower abdomen. Fasten the buckle
and pull snug. Tighten by holding onto the strap, not the buckle. Sometimes it binds and feels snug
when it truly is not. As a person sits, the abdomen is wide. As a person stands, the abdomen will
become more narrow; therefore you must tighten the security strap as you lift the person. This
procedure will help keep the strap in proper alignment.
Attaching Sling to Lift
Once the SLING is applied, lock the brakes on the wheel chair. This will minimize having to
slide the person down and onto the foot board. Present the lift to the person you are lifting. Assist the
person’s feet onto the foot board. Now the lift can be pushed forward until the person’s knees touch
the shin rest. Adjust the shin rest up or down. Locate the top of the shin rest two inches below the
knee cap. At this point you can lock the brakes on the lift to prevent the person from pushing the lift
away from them. The shin rest has a built-in safety support strap. The strap helps those who need
the added security and support. This will keep their shins and feet securely in place. It is not
necessary to use the strap on everyone. At this time, if the person is able, have them hold onto the
handle grips. Sometimes this makes the person feel more independent. It also prevents you from
having to hold on to them while you ’re attaching the colored loops to the positive- locking “J” hooks.
NOTE: Make sure you use the same colored loop on each “J” hook. Be sure the person’s arms
are located outside the fabric. If the person is unable to hold onto the handle grips, then take the
remaining material hanging from the ”J” hooks and place the last (distal) loop back in the “J” hook to
form a large loop of fabric. Then direct the person’s hand through the fabric, until it’s safely