Lateral Transfer Between Adjacent Surfaces - arjo MAA6000 Mode D'emploi

Lateral Transfer Between Adjacent Surfaces

Follow these 15 steps
spreader bars
(See Fig. 14 )
• 2-point spreader bar (A)
• 4-point spreader bar (B)
NOTE
Bed in this IFU refers to stretcher, trolley,
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gurney or other receiving surface.
Apply bed brakes and adjust the height of the bed
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure there is another
caregiver present by the bed and/or raise
the side rail on the side the patient is
moved towards.
Position the patient's arms on top of the patient's
NOTE
To avoid skin friction, use an Arjo Sliding sheet/
tube and place it under the patient's legs and
feet. (See Fig. 15 )
See MaxiSlides IFU.
Positioning the:
• 4-point spreader bar across the patient, with
wider side of the spreader bar towards the
patient's shoulders and the narrow part towards
• 2-point spreader bar across the patient,
(See Fig. 15 )
Lower the spreader bar to enable the straps to
Fig. 14
A
B
:
IFU
Fig. 15
(See Fig. 16 )
appropriate number of loops that provides the best
WARNING
To avoid the patient from falling, make sure
that the sling attachments are securely
attached before and during the lifting
process.
Apply the brakes on the receiving bed and raise the
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure that the patient's
arms are placed inside of the sling
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure there is another
caregiver present by the bed and/or raise
the side rail on the side the patient is moved
towards.
Make sure:
• the side rail furthest away on the receiving
(See Fig. 17 )
• there is no open space between the transferring
Slightly lift the patient to create tension in the
straps and:
•
• make sure all loops are securely attached
Fig. 16
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Fig. 17