Applying The Sling - arjo MAA8000 Mode D'emploi

Applying the Sling

In Bed (22 steps)
Apply bed brakes and adjust the height of the bed
If possible, adjust the bed to a seated position to
ease breathing and for easier attachment of the
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 line is aligned with the patient's
(See Fig. 6 )
Pull out the remaining part of the sling from under
IFU
Make sure that the: (See Fig. 7 )
Fig. 6
Sliding sheet/
Sliding sheet/tube
Fig. 7
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• sling's head support covers the neck/head area,
• sling pieces are not twisted underneath the
(See Fig. 8 )
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.
Slightly lift the patient to create tension in the
(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.
Make sure that:
• 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
Fig. 8
IFU
Fig. 9
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