Applying The Sling - arjo MAA4031M Mode D'emploi

Applying the Sling

In Bed (24 steps)
Apply bed brakes and adjust the height of the bed
Prepare the patient for transfer/toileting by
Place the inside of the sling against the patients
needed, use an Arjo Sliding Sheet/Tube for placing
Make sure that the centre line of the sling is aligned
Attach the support belt around the patient's
Make sure that the: (See Fig. 9 )
•
• sling's head support covers the neck/head area,
• sling pieces are not twisted underneath the
patient and
•
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
Attach the sling, start with the midsection and then
• If using a loop sling, attach the loops in a more
• If using a clip sling, position the DPS
(Dynamic Positioning System) in a seated
Fig. 9
IFU
IFU
Fig. 10
Slightly lift the patient to create tension in the
(See Fig. 10 )
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/loops are securely attached
(See Fig. 4 ) and (See Fig. 6 )
• All straps are straight (not twisted)
•
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 clip/
Attach the neck buckle to midsection of sling, if
lift IFU
Push the sling/straps and not the patient towards
(See Fig. 11 )
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Fig. 11
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