If an adjustment is needed, lower the patient and
make sure that the weight of the patient is taken
up by the receiving surface before removing the
Slightly raise the lift until the patient is on their
(See Fig. 8 )
•
To Prone position:
while the caregivers on the receiving side guide
the patient into the prone position, leaving the
repositioning sling and sliding aid behind the
(See Fig. 9 )
Moving up in Bed
Follow these 9 steps
(See Fig. 11 )
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
Make sure to:
•
the legs,
•
attach the loops on the right side of the patient
to the right spreader bar hook and the loops to
the left on the left hook,
•
divide all the loops equally on the hooks and
if all won't reach, leave no more than two (2)
loops at leg section unattached
•
attach each loop at the same loop length as the
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure the patient's
arms are placed inside of the sling.
Fig. 10
and
(See Fig. 12 )
Fig. 11
9
NOTE
Follow local clinical practice for patient
positioning and support.
•
From Prone position:
while the caregivers on the receiving side guide
the patient into the supine position, leaving the
repositioning sling and sliding aid behind the
(See Fig. 10 )
(See Fig. 12 )
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
If possible, fold an Arjo sliding sheet/tube and
place it under the patient's legs and feet to avoid
(See Fig. 13 )
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
EN