Applying The Sling; In Bed (22 Steps) - arjo Bariatric Slings Notice D'utilisation

Applying the Sling

In Bed (22 steps)

1. Place the lift nearby.
2. Apply bed brakes and adjust the height of the bed
to an ergonomic position, if possible.
3. If possible, adjust the bed to a seated position to
ease breathing and for easier attachment of the
sling.
4. Check that the stiffeners are completely inside the
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stiffener pockets, if any.
5. Fold the sling lengthwise along the centre line,
outside facing outside. The sling label is located on
the outside.
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.
6. Log roll the patient. (Use local technique.) If log
roll is not possible, use an ArjoHuntleigh sliding
sheet/tube for placing the sling. See respective
Sliding sheet/tube IFU
7. Place the folded sling over the patient's side. Make
sure that the centre line is aligned with the patient's
spine, starting at the coccyx. Place the leg fl aps
towards the legs.
8. Fold down the top of the sling and tuck it under the
patient's body. (See Fig. 6 )
9. Log roll the patient to the other side.
10. Pull out the remaining part of the sling from under
the patients body.
11. Return the patient to his/her back.
12. Place the leg fl aps underneath the patient's legs. To
avoid skin injuries, use an ArjoHuntleigh sliding
sheet/tube when placing the leg fl aps underneath
the legs. Make sure the leg fl aps go all the way
around and are not twisted. See respective Sliding
sheet/tube IFU
13. Make sure that the: (See Fig. 7 )
Fig. 6
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14. Cross the leg straps. Pull one strap through the
other. (See Fig. 8 )
WARNING
To avoid injury, make sure the patient's
arms are placed inside of the sling.
15. Make sure the patient's arms are inside the sling.
16. Place the lift next to the patient and apply the
brakes.
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
17. Attach the sling.
18. Slightly lift the patient to create tension in the
sling. (See Fig. 9 )
WARNING
To avoid the patient from falling, make sure
that the sling attachments are securely
attached before and during the lifting
process.
19. Make sure that:
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20. 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 loops.
21. Release the brakes on the lift.
22. Transfer according to the lift IFU. Only transfer
for short distances e.g a couple of meters (feet)
otherwise use a wheelchair, stretcher or bed.
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
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sling is centred and fl at without creases,
sling's head support covers the neck/head area,
sling pieces are not twisted underneath the
patient.
All loops are securely attached
All straps are straight (not twisted)
The patient lays comfortably in the sling.
Fig. 9