Troubleshooting - arjo MAA 4031M Notice D'utilisation

Troubleshooting

Problem
The patient is not positioned correctly in
the sling (e.g. one strap is shorter than the
other).
The patient feels discomfort in the leg area
when seated in the sling.
EN
The sling is dif cult to apply (e.g. during
log roll).
There are dif culties applying the shoulder
clips/loops.
There are dif culties applying the leg clips/
loops.
It is dif cult to use the sling in combination
with the lift and spreader bar.
The position of the patient in the sling
should be more reclined or seated.
The patient wishes to have extra support
for the neck.
The patient is sliding out of the opening of
the sling.
Action
• Make sure the clip/loop straps are not twisted.
• Make sure the patient is seated on the inside of the
sling. The outside has a label for reference.
• Make sure the patient is centred in the sling.
Make sure that there are no creases on the leg aps of
the sling.
Do NOT use the log roll method. Use an ArjoHuntleigh
sliding sheet/tube according to instructions in respective
IFU.
• Place the patient in a more seated position in the bed
or on the oor. Place a pillow behind the patient's
neck/back, outside of the sling.
• Raise the back rest of the bed, if available.
• If applicable, make sure the clip strap is not caught
between the lug on the lift and the clip attachment.
• Adjust the spreader bar to a more reclined position.
Pay attention to the patient's head.
• Bend the patient's legs or place a pillow under the
patient's knees.
• If applicable, make sure the clip strap is not caught
between the lug on the lift and the clip attachment.
• Adjust the spreader bar to a more seated position.
Use the sling only in accordance with the combinations
described in section "Allowed Combinations" on
page 6.
Use the spreader bar or the loop lengths to adjust the
patient's position.
Place a pillow behind the patient's neck, inside the sling.
• Make sure the patient's arms are outside of the sling.
• If the problem still occurs: Select/choose a smaller
size sling.
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