Applying The Sling; In Bed (24 Steps) - arjo MAA 4031M Notice D'utilisation

Applying the Sling

In Bed (24 steps)

For transfer see respective lift IFU.
1. Place the lift nearby.
2. Apply bed brakes and adjust the height of the bed
to an ergonomic position, if possible.
3. The patient needs to be in a seated position in bed.
4. Check that the stiffeners are completely inside the
stiffener pockets, if any.
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5. Prepare the patient for transfer/toileting by
loosening the patient's clothing.
6. Lean the patient forward.
7. Place the inside of the sling against the patients
back. The sling label is located on the outside. If
needed, use an ArjoHuntleigh Sliding Sheet/Tube
for placing the sling. See respective sliding sheet/
tube IFU.
8. Make sure that the centre line of the sling is aligned
with the patient's spine and coccyx.
9. Lean the patient back.
10. Attach the support belt around the patient's
midsection, if any. This prevents the patient from
falling forward.
11. Place the leg fl aps underneath the patient's legs.
12. Make sure that the: (See Fig. 9 )
• 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 and
• patient's arms are outside the sling.
13. Apply the brakes on the lift.
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
14. Attach the sling, start with the midsection and then
the legs.
• If using a loop sling, attach the loops in a more
seated position.
• If using a clip sling, position the DPS
(Dynamic Positioning System) in a seated
position.
Fig. 9
15. Slightly lift the patient to create tension in the
sling. (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.
16. Make sure that:
• All clips/loops are securely attached
(See Fig. 4 ) and (See Fig. 6 )
• All straps are straight (not twisted)
• The patient lays comfortably in the sling.
17. 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/
loop.
18. Attach the neck buckle to midsection of sling, if
any.
19. Check that the patient is not sliding out through
the bottom of the sling. If the patient is sliding out,
replace it with a smaller sling.
20. Continue lifting the patient.
21. Transfer the patient to the toilet according to the
lift IFU.
22. Do NOT apply any lift brakes.
23. Push the sling/straps and not the patient towards
the back of the toilet for better positioning.
24. Lower the patient on the toilet seat. See the lift
IFU. (See Fig. 11 )
Fig. 10
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Fig. 11