14)
The re-positioning sling loops closest to the patient’s feet should be connected to the
hanger bar hook closest to the foot of the re-positioning sling.
15)
Double check the re-positioning sling loop connection to the hanger bar hooks to make
sure the sling is securely attached with the loops in the bottom of the hanger bar hooks.
16)
Leaving the caster brakes unlocked, lift the patient about 2 inches off of the bed.
Leaving the brakes unlocked will allow the lift to “walk forward” to center itself over the
patient’s center of gravity as it raises. This increases the stability of the lift.
17)
Check to see that the patient is level. If the patient’s head, middle and feet are not
level, lower the patient onto the bed and adjust the sling loops. Lift the patient about 2
inches off of the bed and check the patient’s position again.
18)
When the patient is level, move the patient to the desired location over the bed, making
certain the patient will be positioned in the middle of the bed with the patient’s head in
the desired location when the patient is turned onto his or her side.
19)
Lower the patient until the shoulder and leg loops are loose.
20)
Unhook the re-positioning sling loops from the hanger bar hooks on the side you want to
turn the patient toward leaving the re-positioning sling loops on the side you want to
turn the patient away from attached to the hanger bar hooks. (If the re-positioning sling
is to be removed, fold the loops that have been unhooked from the VANDER-LIFT II™
and the edge of the re-positioning sling under the patient’s side.)
21)
Raise the lift to turn the patient onto his or her side.
22)
Remove the re-positioning sling if needed and support the patient in the desired position
with pillows or other positioning aids used in the facility.
23)
Make sure the patient is safely positioned in the middle of the bed before removing the
VANDER-LIFT II™ and re-positioning sling from the room.
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