Intended Use; Patient/Resident Assessment; Expected Service Life - Arjo Passive Loop Slings Bedienungsanleitung

Intended Use

The passive loop slings are products intended for
assisted transfer of patients/residents with limited
ability to move and require full or partially body
support during transfers. The passive loop slings
must be used only on appropriate Arjo patient/
resident lifting devices.
intended to be used when bathing.
on for a period of time between transfers.
non-washable sling intended to be used for a limited
period only. A disposable sling must not be used for
bathing and/or showering a patient.
Passive loop slings are especially designed for
The passive loop slings shall only be used by
appropriately trained caregivers with adequate
knowledge of the care environment, and in
accordance with the instructions outlined in this
The passive loop slings is intended to be used in
hospital environments, nursing homes and other
healthcare facilities.
The passive loop slings should only be used for the
other use is prohibited.

Patient/Resident Assessment

We recommend that facilities establish regular
assessment routines. Caregivers should assess each
resident/patient according to the following criteria
prior to use:
• Patient/resident sits in wheelchair
• Has no capacity to support himself/herself at
all
• Cannot stand unsupported and is not able to
bear weight, not even partially
• Dependent on caregiver in most situations
• Physically demanding for caregiver
• Stimulation of remaining abilities is very
important
Or, for a patient/resident who:
• Is passive
• Might be almost completely bed ridden
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• Totally dependent on the caregiver
• Physically demanding for caregiver
• Stimulation and activation is not a primary
goal
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The right type and size of slings should be used after
proper assessment of each patient/resident's size,
condition and the type of lifting situation.
If the patient/resident does not meet these criteria an
alternative equipment/system shall be used.

Expected Service Life

The expected service life of passive loop slings is the
maximum period of useful life.
Therefore, before use, always make sure that the
sling does not show signs of fraying, tearing or other
such damage is observed, do not use the sling.
Disposable slings are intended for a limited period
only. By nature of its design, disposable slings must
product.
For washable passive loop slings, the condition
temperature, detergents, disinfectants, frequency of
use, patient weight and/or other factors.
The following Life Times of the slings can be
distinguished:
Expected service life:
• Disposable slings – 2 weeks, based on 4
transfers per day
• Slings model MLAAS2000 – 1,5 years
• All other slings – 2 years
Shelf life:
• 5 years
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