Applying The Sling - arjo MAA4020M Mode D'emploi

Applying the Sling

In Bed (22 steps)
Apply bed brakes and adjust the height of the bed
EN
WARNING
To avoid injury during log roll, make sure
there is another caregiver present and/or
use the side rails on the opposite side of
the bed.
roll is not possible, use an Arjo sliding sheet/tube
Tube IFU
sure that the centre of the sling is aligned with the
Pull out the remaining part of the sling from under
Place a pillow under the patient's knees to ease the
Make sure that the: (See Fig. 7 )
•
• sling's head support covers the neck/head area,
• sling pieces are not twisted underneath the
patient and
• all buckles are safely closed, if any
Fig. 6
IFU
Sliding Sheet/
(See Fig. 6 )
Fig. 7
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure the patient's
arms are placed inside of the sling.
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
(See Fig. 4 )
in a reclined position and if possible adjust the bed
Slightly lift the patient to create tension in the
(See Fig. 8 )
WARNING
To avoid the patient from falling, make sure
that the sling attachments are attached
securely before and during the lifting
process.
Make sure that all clips are attached securely and
If an adjustment is needed, lower the patient and
make sure that the weight of the patient is taken up
In Chair/ Wheelchair (17 steps)
Stand in front of the patient and lean the patient
Continue with the steps on the next page.
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Fig. 8