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Safety Requirements for Patient Harnesses
The following instructions are to be observed for the safe use of patient harnesses:
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Never use the patient harness differently than described in the operating in-
structions.
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The harness may only be used under the supervision of trained nursing and
support staff.
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The nursing staff (operator) must have the necessary expertise to select and
use the appropriate harness.
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Check that the correct harness size and shape is used with respect to the pa-
tient and use only the prescribed harness.
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Ensure that the harness is not too large for the patient. Otherwise there is a
danger that the patient will slip out of the harness.
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Only use prescribed carabiners.
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Check for safe condition of the harness before using it. The material must not
be torn and the seams must not be damaged.
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Never leave the patient hanging unattended in the harness.
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There is a danger of being crushed during use.
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The maximum recommended load may not be exceeded.
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When choosing the size and shape the harness the weight, the size and pa-
tient's physical abilities should always be considered.
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Always ensure that the harness is properly fitted. Never leave the patient in
the harness unattended.
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When the patient is obstructed by additional devices such as probes, cathe-
ters, etc., and/or is taking mind-altering drugs it is absolutely necessary that
the use of the patient harness is approved by the attending physician.
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For patients with decreased sensitivity or decreased pain threshold the use of
the harness is only permitted under a physician's direct supervision. The deci-
sion to use the harness must be made by the physician.
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The harness cannot be used on patients with skin diseases or other infectious
diseases.
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If the patient develops nausea, dizziness, chest or joint pain the treatment is
to be stopped immediately.
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Persons may not be in the immediate vicinity of moving parts.
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Before the patient is lifted, ensure that the rings on the patient harness are
hanged in the appropriate lifting mechanism hooks above the patient's shoul-
ders.
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Maintenance and repair work may only be performed by qualified profession-
als!
