Forward; Safety Instructions - Arjohuntleigh MaxiSlide Operating And Product Care Instructions

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Thank you for purchasing ARJO equipment.
Your MaxiSlide™ is part of a series of quality
products designed especially for hospitals, nursing
homes and other health care uses.
We are dedicated to serving your needs and
providing the best products available along with
training that will bring your staff maximum benefit
from every ARJO product.
Please contact us if you have any questions about
the operation or maintenance of your ARJO
equipment.
Conditions
• The unit is cared for in accordance with
recommended, published "Operating and
Product Care Instructions".
• The product care, in accordance with ARJO
requirements, must begin on first use of the unit
by the customer.
• The equipment is used for its intended purpose
only and is operated within the published
limitations.

Safety Instructions

Symbols used adjacent to the text in these
instructions:-
Warning: Means:- failure to understand
and obey this warning may result in
injury to you or to others.
• Note:
information for the correct use of this
system or equipment.
See also "Care of your MaxiSlide™ " section.
The techniques shown are based on sound
biomechanical principles. Pushing actions are
carried out at a high level to avoid stooping and to
allow use of the strong leg muscles. Pulling is
carried out at a lower height, with the elbows
straight, to avoid overuse of the shoulders and allow
use of the leg muscles to achieve the movement.
Where there is a choice it is preferable to push
rather than pull.
Reference Mital:
• Pushing 80 -120cm off ground
• Pulling 60-80cm off ground (depending on your
height)
Peak load is reduced by 50% if the manoeuvre is
carried out slowly. This reduces the physical load
experienced by the carer, and gentle movement is
preferred by the patient.
Means:- this is important
• Only ARJO designated spare parts should be
used.
Before using your MaxiSlide™ , please read this
manual thoroughly in its entirety. Information in
the manual is crucial to the proper operation and
maintenance of the equipment, and will help
protect your product and ensure that the equipment
performs to your satisfaction. Some of the
information in this booklet is important for your
safety and must be read and understood to help
prevent possible injury. If there is anything in the
manual that is confusing or difficult to understand,
please call ARJO Med. AB. Ltd or their appointed
distributor (the telephone number appears on the
last page of this manual).
The following techniques are only a sample of the
latest ergonomically correct patient handling
manoevers carried out with the MaxiSlide ™. There
are many more shown in our CD-ROM
MaxiSlide ™ user guide which is available from
your local ARJO office.
Sliding sheets are generally removed once the
manoeuvre is complete, but in some circumstances
e.g. at night to allow patients more independent
movement, they may be left in place. In these
circumstances a suitable assessment must be
carried out to ensure the patients safety.
Warning: Ensure that sliding sheets are
never dropped or left on the floor, as they
are extremely slippy and accidents could
occur.
Full laundering instructions are included with the
MaxiSlide ™ but always ensure you follow your
organizations infection control policy regarding
laundering, disinfection and reuse of this product.
• Note:
used successfully with patients of all
dependency levels, but they must be
subject to a suitable assessment. Factors
you should consider are the environment,
(bed, space, type of sliding sheets)
characteristics of the patient (ability to
assist, size,
comprehension, level of any pain, weight)
the task you are carrying out, the carers
individual capability (never attempt to
carry out a task which you feel exceeds
your individual capability).
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Sliding techniques may be
medical condition,