Turning to the Side
Follow these 9 steps
Position the spreader bar in line with the patient's
(See Fig. 6 )
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
EN
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure the patient's
arms are placed inside of the sling.
Attach the loops:
•
To turn the patient to the left: Attach the
(See Fig. 7 )
•
To turn the patient to the right: Attach the
Turning to or from Prone position
Follow these 12 steps
Apply a sliding aid under the repositioning sling,
see the
see section
Surfaces" on page 10
Apply a 2
repositioning sling under the sliding
nd
aid if you want to turn the patient onto a new
Position the spreader bar in line with the patient's
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
Fig. 6
Alternatively use the lift,
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
WARNING
To avoid the patient from falling, make sure
that the sling attachments are securely
attached before and during the lifting
process.
Make sure that all loops are attached securely and
If an adjustment is needed, lower the patient and
make sure that the weight of the patient is taken up
Place a pillow or wedge behind the patient's back
for support and to prevent the patient from rolling
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure the patient's
arms are placed inside of the sling.
Attach the loop:
•
To turn the patient to the left: Attach the
•
To turn the patient to the right: Attach the
WARNING
To avoid the patient from falling, make sure
that the sling attachments are securely
attached before and during the lifting
process.
Make sure that all loops are attached securely and
Fig. 9
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