Etac Molift RgoSling Manuel D'utilisation page 7

Turningn patients
When using the 4-point
sling bar to turn patients
it is critical that you attach
the sling diagonally on each
side of the centre point. Do
not attach the sling on only
one side of the sling bar.
Do not stand close to the
sling bar when turning in
case it tilts suddenly.
Follow step 1-3 from the previous chapter.
1. Lift the patient and offset to one side if possible as shown.
Lower and hook off the straps from the bedside of the sling.
2. Hook all four straps to the suspension. Prepare the patient for
the turning, put the pillow into the place for the new position.
Prepare leg and arm for the turning. Raise the suspension and
make sure patient is turning gently to side.
3. Unhook head strap #1 and foot and strap #4 from sling bar,
and tuck straps under mattress in to prevent staff and user
tripping over. Raise the bedrails.
Things to remember when transferring or repositioning patients
Make sure that arms and legs do not obstruct the seat, bed, etc.
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1. Check that the sling is correctly fitted around the user and
that the strap loops are correctly fitted to the suspension
hooks.
2. Start lifting until the lifting straps are stretched without
lifting the user. Ensure that loops of the sling are securely
fastened to avoid the user slipping or falling out of the sling.
3. Lift user, and perform transfer.
Never lift the user higher than necessary to
carry out a lift. Remember that wheels on a
mobile lift must NOT be locked.
Be careful during movement, the user may swing during turns,
stops and starts. Be careful when maneuvering close to furniture
and similar to prevent the suspended user from colliding with
these objects.
Make sure not to damage or remove labels
when cleaning.
Periodic inspection
Periodic inspection of the non-rigid body support unit should
be undertaken at the time intervals stated by the manufacturer,
but at least every 6 months. More frequent inspections may be
required where a non-rigid body support unit is used or cleaned
more frequently than normal
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