Removing The Sling - arjo MLA2000 Mode D'emploi

WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
Move the lift/spreader bar closer to the patient's
legs.
Attach the leg loops.
28. Apply the brakes on the lift.
29. Slightly lift the patient to create tension in the
sling
WARNING
To avoid the patient from falling, make sure
that the sling attachments are attached
securely before and during the lifting
process.
30. Make sure that:
• All loops are securely attached
•
• The patient lays comfortably in the sling.

Removing the Sling

In Bed (13 steps)
1. Position the patient over the bed. (See Fig. 16 )
2. Apply bed brakes and adjust the height of the bed
to an ergonomic position, if possible.
WARNING
To avoid injury to the patient, pay close
attention when lowering or adjusting the
spreader bar.
3. Lower the patient onto the bed.
4. Make sure that the weight of the patient is taken
up by the receiving surface before removing the
loops.
5. Detach the sling.
Move the lift away from the patient.
legs. (See Fig. 14 )
Fig. 15
31. 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.
32. Make sure that:
• One caregiver pays attention to the patient's
head and.
• that the other caregiver holds up the patient's
feet to prevent them from hitting the lift leg.
33. Remove the pillow.
34. Release the brakes on the lift and bring the lift
legs together.
35. Transfer, transport and bathe the patient
8. If using an All Day sling and leaving it under the
patient, make sure to place the sling straps along
the side of the patient's body. This prevents the
straps from getting caught in other objects.
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.
9.
rolling is not possible, use an Arjo sliding sheet/
tube for removing the sling. See respective
10. Tuck the sling under the patient's body.
11. Log roll the patient to the other side and remove
the sling. (See Fig. 17 )
12. Return the patient to his/her back.
13. Make sure the patient is in a comfortable and
secure position in the bed.
Fig. 16
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Fig. 17
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