In Chair/ Wheelchair (19 steps)
NOTE
Do NOT use a Hammock sling in chair/
wheelchair. Apply these in bed.
Stand in front of the patient and lean the patient
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Place the sling over the patient's back and head
Make sure that the centre line is aligned with the
respective Sliding sheet/tube IFU.
injuries, use an Arjo sliding sheet/tube when
tube IFU (See Fig. 10 )
(See Fig. 8 )
Make sure that the:
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sling's head support covers the neck/head area,
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inside of the sling is against patient's body and
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sling pieces are not twisted underneath the
Make sure the spreader bar is in a seated position
and place the lift in front of the patient with the lift
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure the patient's
arms are placed inside of the sling.
Sliding sheet/
Fig. 10
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
WARNING
Make sure straps are not caught by
wheelchair or lift castors.
Pay attention to the spreader bar and slightly lift
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:
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All loops are securely attached
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If an adjustment is needed, lower the patient and
make sure that the weight of the patient is taken up
lift IFU
On Floor (35 steps)
use the sling if the patient has a head, neck, spine
(See Fig. 11 )
Make sure the patient is in an area that is accessible
If the patient is able to sit up, continue to
next step. If not able to sit up, proceed to
step 9.
Continue with the steps on the next page.
Fig. 11
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Sliding sheet/tube IFU