Molift RgoSling MediumBack Plus Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 6

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Sitting position - Sling application
1. Raise the back of the bed
for a sitting position. Ask
the user to lean forward, the
patient may use the Immedia
Bedstring to hold the position
while sling is applied. Slide
the sling down to the level of
the tailbone/coccyx.
3. Make sure the lifting straps are the same length on both sides
and that the sling is placed under the users thighs without any
creases.
Not crossed Crossing
Depending on the patients needs, the central legstraps can be
crossed or not. If crossed, pull one of the loops through the
other. Connect all 6 lifting straps to the suspension.
2. Pull the leg supports forward
and position them under the
user's thighs. Make sure the top
of the sling is placed so it gives
support to the users shoulders
and neck.
Crossed
4. Make sure the matching lifting straps are fastened to an equal
length on left and right side and the sling supporting the body
correctly without risk of patient sliding out of the sling. Make sure
the user is in a comfortable and secure position in the sling.
Remove the sling in reverse order
Transfer
When moving the user, stand to the side of the person you are
lifting.
Make sure that arms and legs do not obstruct the seat, bed, etc.
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1. Check that the sling is correctly fitted around the user and
that the strap loops are correctly fitted to the suspension
hooks.
2. Start lifting until the lifting straps are stretched without lift-
ing the user. Ensure that all 6 loops of the sling are securely
fastened to avoid the user slipping or falling out of the sling.
3. Lift user, and perform transfer.
Be careful during movement, the user may swing during turns,
stops and starts. Be careful when manouevring close to furniture
and similar to ensure the suspended user does not hit anything.
Never hoist the user higher than necessary to
carry out a lift.
Remove the sling gently to ensure the user
does not roll over and fall off the bed.
Never leave a user unattended while being
hoisted.
The hoist should not be used to lift or move
users on sloping surfaces
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