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Arjo Slings User Guide
MAX02360.INT
Issue 1
March. 2005

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  • Page 1 Arjo Sling Arjo Slings User Guide MAX02360.INT Issue 1 March. 2005...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Residents gallery ......... 9-10 When using a sling always ensure 11-12 Maxislide............13 Care of your Arjo slings ......14 Identification of quick reference symbols. 15 Components of a sling ........ 16 Sling Size Guide Tape ......... 17 Lifting From a chair ........18 Lifting from a bed ........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    This guide has been produced to provide users of Arjo slings with the help and information they need to ensure safe and comfortable transfer of patients, whether it's from a bed, the floor, a chair or the...

  • Page 4: Sling Descriptions

    Clip Slings MAA2000-xx MAA4000-xx Unpadded clip sling Padded sling The above has no padding in the leg area and Padding adds a level of comfort to the leg area of the therefore is easier to apply to residents with slings. The Padding also helps to prevent the skeletal issues such as contractures and curvatures material roping and creasing under legs.
  • Page 5 Clip Slings MAV4828/ MAA4031xx Amputee clip sling with Velcro flap Extended leg padded clip sling Used on double amputee above or below knee. The The leg pieces are extended by 100mm (4 inches) to design allows easier application to the patient allow easier attachment of the leg clips.
  • Page 6 Clip Slings MAA2090-xx MAV7121 Amputee clip sling with commode aperture Amputee clip sling Used for Bilateral leg amputee patients with above Used for Bilateral leg amputee patients with above knee or total hip. The design requires the patient to knee or total hip. The design requires the patient to be log rolled onto the sling while on the bed or be log rolled onto the sling while on the bed or rolled from side to side in a chair.
  • Page 7 Loop Slings MAA1211-xx MAV1816 Unpadded loop sling Padded loop sling This sling has no padding in the leg area and is Padding adds a level of comfort to the leg area of easier to apply to patients with skeletal issues such the slings.
  • Page 8 Loop Slings MAV1852 MAV1857 Right leg single amputee loop sling Left leg single amputee loop sling Used for Left single leg amputee patients above, Used for Right single leg amputee patients above, below or total hip. The larger leg piece provides below or total hip.

  • Page 9: Residents Gallery

    • Stimulation of remaining a system of standardisation and classification. This abilities (e.g. ambulation) is is the reason Arjo developed the Residents Gallery, very important it is a classification of five typical residents based The resident is partly capable of performing daily on their degree of functional mobility.
  • Page 10 Residents Gallery EMMA In these cases it is necessary to use equipment that will reduce the exposure of the nurse to safe levels. At the same time these residents are able to actively CHARACTERISTICS contribute to the movement and it is important for •...

  • Page 11: When Using A Sling Always Ensure

    When using a sling always ensure… The sling is smoothly fitted from the base of the Arjo have now produced a sling-size guide tape to spine (coccyx) to the top of the head. (See fig 1 & act as a guide to fitting the correct size sling on a 2) An indication of a badly fitted or wrongly sized patient.

  • Page 12: When Using A Sling Always Ensure

    Fig. 4 Centre line stitching has also been introduced down the back of Arjo slings to make it easier for carers to see exactly where the patient should be positioned in the sling. The centre line stitching should be positioned along the patient's spine to give the sling a perfectly centred fit.

  • Page 13: Maxislide

    Maxislide 52% of accidents and injuries that are suffered by nursing staff occur during manoeuvres in and around the bed. Nurses have always recognised that the principle of sliding patients in bed reduces the effort, and have traditionally used sheets and even plastic bags to aid this movement.

  • Page 14: Care Of Your Arjo Slings

    Care for your Slings • The sling should be inspected before use. It is essential that the slings, their stitching, their straps, the trim and attachment clips are carefully inspected. If the slings, trim or straps are frayed or cut or the clips show any signs of damage DO NOT USE.

  • Page 15: Identification Of Quick Reference Symbols

    Maximum washing temperature (or 194ºF) Do not Iron Low temperature tumble dry Maximum weight to be lifted in Kilograms (or 440lbs) Date of Manufacture Serial number of sling Sling only to be used on these Arjo sling lifters Space for ward/facility/patient name...

  • Page 16: Components Of A Sling

    Components of a Sling Stiffeners Head piece Stiffeners pocket Attachment clip Head section Body section Shoulder strap Leg section Leg piece with padding Leg strap...

  • Page 17: Sling Size Guide Tape

    Extra sizes have been added to lessen the gap between each size and provide customers with greater choice and better fit. (fig a) All Arjo slings are tested to a maximum weight of 200kg or 440lbs. Arjo standing and raising aid slings are available in 4 sizes (fig b).

  • Page 18: Lifting From A Chair

    Lifting from a chair Using the Dynamic Positioning System ((DPS) Clip Sling) Ensure the spreader bar is securely attached to the lifter before commencing with lifting procedure. ('Lock and Load' combi system jib only). Place the sling around the patient so that the base of his/her spine is covered, and the head support area is behind the head.

  • Page 19: Lifting From A Bed

    Lifting from a bed Position the patient onto the sling by rolling the patient towards you then folding the sling in half and placing it behind the patient's back (see fig. 1). Position the sling carefully so that when rolled back the patient will lie centrally on the sling (see fig.

  • Page 20: Raising From The Floor

    If the patient is prone to The lifters brakes should be applied once the lifter extensor spasm, he/she may be lifted by the Arjo is in the correct position. This ensures the lifter does passive lifter, but special attention should be paid to not move and injure the patient.

  • Page 21: At The Toilet

    (See fig 1) “Head Section” support strap buckles Fig. 1 The ARJO toilet sling has been specially designed to help support patients whilst toileting. To provide the best possible access when toileting the sling has a wide commode opening and because of this it is essential that: - •...

  • Page 22: Point Spreader Bar (Loop Sling)

    Sling) METHOD 2 The slings to be used with the 2-point spreader bar are the ARJO loop slings. They are available in four sizes (small, medium, large and extra large) all colour coded. A range of more specialised slings are available please contact ARJO or their authorised distributors for details.

  • Page 23: Lifting From A Bed And Using The Soft Stretcher

    (See fig. 4). Using the soft stretcher Warning: Before the stretcher can be used with the Hoist, ensure the Arjo stretcher support frame has been correctly fitted to the carrier. Once fitted correctly, the stretcher frame should be able to rotate approximately 90°...

  • Page 24: Stretcher

    Arjo Hoist The stretcher frame is classified by Arjo as a wet environment unit, and has a blue and white circular label to qualify this, attached, (See "Labels"...

  • Page 25: Lifting From The Floor

    Lifting from the floor • Some attendants prefer to use a larger sling for this operation as a larger sling leaves more room between the patient and the spreader bar, making the patient feel more comfortable • · Apply the brakes on the lifter so the patient is safe from the moving wheels.

  • Page 26: Patient Specific Slings (Flites)

    Flite has been soiled, circumstances. damaged or is suspected of being contaminated • · It is essential that the Arjo Flites, their straps or if the patient no longer requires it. and attachment clips are carefully inspected •...

  • Page 27: Bariatric Slings

    It is a term given to people who are range separate to the standard sling range available generally over the 25 stone or 160kgs. Arjo have from Arjo. There are two that are standard shaped developed a range of slings especially for Bariatric Arjo slings and two hammock style slings.

  • Page 28: Standing And Raising Slings- Loop And Lock And Clip Fixings

    Standing and Raising slings- with clip fixing Position the sling around the patient's back so that of the sling attachment clips. (See fig. 3). it lies 50mm (2") or so, horizontally above the patients' waistline, with the patients' arms outside the sling.
  • Page 29 Standing and Raising slings- with clip fixing Warning: Always check that all the • Note: Patients wearing nylon sling attachment clips are in position nightdresses / dressing gowns are prone before and during the commencement of to be "slippery" - the sling may ride up the lifting cycle and in tension, as the the back causing slight pressure under the patient's weight is gradually taken up...
  • Page 30 Standing and Raising Slings- with loop and lock Allow the patient to hold the handgrips, with their If the Lifter is not already in close proximity to the arms resting on the Arc-Rest. This will not apply if patient bring it to the patient as described fitting the sling around the patient before the lifter previously.
  • Page 31 Standing and Raising Slings- with loop and lock Operate the lift button on the handset or dual Detail view showing cords & cleats control panel to raise the patient to a suitable and comfortable height for the particular function, e.g. transportation, toileting with commode, etc.
  • Page 32 Standing and Raising Slings- with loop and lock using the control handset or dual control panel. When the patient is seated in the new position, and you wish to remove the sling. Pull each cord up from the locking cleats and slacken the cords sufficiently to release the Loop LockTM fitting, and then remove the cords from the sling.

  • Page 33: Boss Slings

    Boss Slings The Bos Sling has been designed for use in conjunction with the normal Encore standing sling range. Its purpose is to offer more support by pulling the patients buttocks inwards towards the hoist thrusting the hips forwards into Extension. "Patients will hence be standing in a more upright position which is more favourable for rehabilitation."...
  • Page 34 Boss Slings Re-adjusting the support strap If the patient should fall, the support strap and kneepad will offer more support to the patient until If the Bos Sling requires adjusting this is best a chair can be placed under them. carried out while the patient is sitting.

  • Page 35: Walking Jackets

    The loop to be selected will depend on two with the Bianca/Bravo lifting system and the factors, the type of Arjo lift being used for the mobile Arjo Maximove/Opera. support and the height of the patient.

  • Page 36: Arjo Tailor Made Slings

    Arjo have developed Tailor made slings as a solution to this problem and we now have long experience of making slings with specific patients in mind.

  • Page 37: Sling Range And Part Numbers- Clip And Loop & Bariatric

    Clip Slings STANDARD SLING PADDED SLING Order ref Size Order ref Size MAA2000-XS Extra Small MAA4000-XS Extra Small MAA2000-S Small MAA4000-S Small MAA2000-M Medium MAA4000-M Medium MAA2000-L Large MAA4000-L Large MAA2000-LL Large Large MAA4000-LL Large Large MAA2000-XL Extra Large MAA4000-XL...
  • Page 38 Loop Slings PADDED LOOP SLING WITH HEAD SUPPORT LOOP SLING WITH HEAD SUPPORT Order ref Size Order ref Size MAV1816 Small MAA1211-S Small MAV1817 Medium MAA1211-M Medium MAV1818 Large MAA1211-L Large MAV1819 Extra Large MAA1211-XL Extra Large LOOP MESH SLING LOOP SLING WITHOUT HEAD SUPPORT Order ref Size...
  • Page 39 Bariatric Slings BARIATRIC LOOP PADDED SLING SWL BARIATRIC LOOP DIVIDED LEG HAMMOCK 409KG/900LBS SLING SWL 409KG/900LBS Order ref Size Order ref Size MAV1836 Medium MAV1895 Medium MAV1837 Large MAV1896 Large MAV1839 X Large MAV1897 X Large MAV1840 Extra Extra Large MAV1898 Extra Extra Large BARIATRIC LOOP BASIC PADDED SLING SWL...

  • Page 40: Warnings And Safety Instructions

    Flites • Do not smoke or allow naked flames in the vicinity of sling. • ARJO Flites must not be used to support a patient whilst bathing or showering. Fig. 1 • When attaching a loop sling to the 2 point...
  • Page 41 Notes...
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  • Page 44 Tel. 1-800-323-1245 Tel. 549 254 252 Fax. 1-888-594-ARJO(2756) Fax. 541 213 550 www.ARJO.com If your country is not listed here, please contact your local distributor, or ARJO MD 76970 EMS73184 FM 21964 Ö International AB, Box 61, S-241 21 ESL V, SWEDEN.

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